US Bridges

Reber Road over Branch Mud Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 0.2 MI from Spring Road · Structure no. 000000002206160

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reber Road over Branch Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reber Road over Branch Mud Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesReber Road
CrossesBranch Mud Creek
Location0.2 MI from Spring Road
Coordinates43.14019, -75.52564
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2017)
Projected traffic119 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$310,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reber Road over Branch Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reber Road over Branch Mud Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Reber Road over Branch Mud Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reber Road over Branch Mud Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Reber Road over Branch Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.