US Bridges

Filley Road over Sconondoa Creek

PoorPosted for load

Oneida County, New York · Sherrill Off E Seneca ST · Structure no. 000000002206070

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Filley Road over Sconondoa Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Filley Road over Sconondoa Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 125 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2037. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFilley Road
CrossesSconondoa Creek
LocationSherrill Off E Seneca ST
Coordinates43.07814, -75.58444
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2017)
Projected traffic27 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Filley Road over Sconondoa Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Filley Road over Sconondoa 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Filley Road over Sconondoa Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Filley Road over Sconondoa Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Filley Road over Sconondoa Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.