US Bridges

Oliver Road over Big Brook

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2.5 MI NE Lake Delta · Structure no. 000000002206220

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver Road over Big Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oliver Road over Big Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 50 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOliver Road
CrossesBig Brook
Location2.5 MI NE Lake Delta
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.32141, -75.34735
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2017)
Projected traffic29 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$494,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oliver Road over Big Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Oliver Road over Big Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Oliver Road over Big Brook carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Oliver Road over Big Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Oliver Road over Big Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.