US Bridges

Gillette Hill RD over Br of Big Brook

Good

Oneida County, New York · 4 MI NE of Lake Delta · Structure no. 000000002206210

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gillette Hill RD over Br of Big Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gillette Hill RD over Br of Big Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGillette Hill RD
CrossesBr of Big Brook
Location4 MI NE of Lake Delta
Coordinates43.32048, -75.32104
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2037
Trucks5%
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$934,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gillette Hill RD over Br of Big Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gillette Hill RD over Br of Big Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Gillette Hill RD over Br of Big Brook carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gillette Hill RD over Br of Big Brook?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gillette Hill RD over Br of Big Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.