US Bridges

River Road over Deans Gulf Brook

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1 MI SW JCT SH 46 & SH274 · Structure no. 000000002206230

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Deans Gulf Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Deans Gulf Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 59 years old, older 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesDeans Gulf Brook
Location1 MI SW JCT SH 46 & SH274
Coordinates43.314, -75.38479
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2017)
Projected traffic435 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$393,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Deans Gulf Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is River Road over Deans Gulf 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Deans Gulf Brook carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Deans Gulf Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Deans Gulf Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.