US Bridges

Foster Corners RD over Brandy Brook

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 2 MI SE State Bridge · Structure no. 000000002206110

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster Corners RD over Brandy Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foster Corners RD over Brandy Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFoster Corners RD
CrossesBrandy Brook
Location2 MI SE State Bridge
Coordinates43.12951, -75.64544
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic308 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$303,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foster Corners RD over Brandy Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster Corners RD over Brandy Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Foster Corners RD over Brandy Brook carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Foster Corners RD over Brandy Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Foster Corners RD over Brandy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.