US Bridges

Bleachery Avenue over Sauquoit Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 4 MI S of Yahnundasis Lke · Structure no. 000000002205900

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bleachery Avenue over Sauquoit Creek is a concrete frame carrying Bleachery Avenue over Sauquoit Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 661 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBleachery Avenue
CrossesSauquoit Creek
Location4 MI S of Yahnundasis Lke
Coordinates43.03247, -75.27399
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2021)
Projected traffic925 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bleachery Avenue over Sauquoit Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bleachery Avenue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bleachery Avenue over Sauquoit Creek carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bleachery Avenue over Sauquoit Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bleachery Avenue over Sauquoit Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.