US Bridges

Elm Street over Sauquoit Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · In Chadwicks · Structure no. 000000002205890

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,976
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Sauquoit Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Street over Sauquoit Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,976 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,766 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesSauquoit Creek
LocationIn Chadwicks
Coordinates43.0245, -75.26802
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,976 (2018)
Projected traffic2,766 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$890,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Street over Sauquoit Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street over Sauquoit Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Elm Street over Sauquoit Creek carry?

About 1,976 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over Sauquoit Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Sauquoit Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.