US Bridges

Loomis Road over Sangerfield River

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 4.5 SW of Waterville · Structure no. 000000002205950

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loomis Road over Sangerfield River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loomis Road over Sangerfield River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLoomis Road
CrossesSangerfield River
Location4.5 SW of Waterville
Coordinates42.8767, -75.41493
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic168 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$412,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loomis Road over Sangerfield River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Loomis Road over Sangerfield River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Loomis Road over Sangerfield River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Loomis Road over Sangerfield River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Loomis Road over Sangerfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.