Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek
PoorOneida County, New York · 3.6 MI SE of Vernon · Structure no. 000000002206090
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 518
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.
It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simmons 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek carry?
About 518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.