US Bridges

Clinton Street over Sauquoit Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 1 MI NE Yahnundasis Lake · Structure no. 000000002206280

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,236
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton Street over Sauquoit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clinton Street over Sauquoit Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 105 years old, older 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 8,236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,274 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClinton Street
CrossesSauquoit Creek
Location1 MI NE Yahnundasis Lake
Coordinates43.09603, -75.29771
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,236 (2020)
Projected traffic8,274 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinton Street over Sauquoit Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Clinton Street over Sauquoit 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Clinton Street over Sauquoit Creek carry?

About 8,236 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clinton Street over Sauquoit Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton Street over Sauquoit Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.