US Bridges

Old Poland Road over Cincinnati Creek

PoorPosted for load

Oneida County, New York · .2 MI W SH12 at Barneveld · Structure no. 000000002205960

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
468
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Poland Road over Cincinnati Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Poland Road over Cincinnati Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1930, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 468 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2036. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Poland Road
CrossesCincinnati Creek
Location.2 MI W SH12 at Barneveld
Coordinates43.27288, -75.18726
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2016)
Projected traffic655 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Poland Road over Cincinnati Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Poland Road over Cincinnati Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Poland Road over Cincinnati Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Poland Road over Cincinnati Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Poland Road over Cincinnati Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.