US Bridges

Utica ST over Oriskany Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 0.13 MI SW of RT32 · Structure no. 000000002206300

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,032
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utica ST over Oriskany Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Utica ST over Oriskany Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 70 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 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUtica ST
CrossesOriskany Creek
Location0.13 MI SW of RT32
Coordinates43.15589, -75.3306
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2020)
Projected traffic1,276 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Utica ST over Oriskany Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Utica ST over Oriskany Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Utica ST over Oriskany Creek carry?

About 1,032 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Utica ST over Oriskany Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Utica ST over Oriskany Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.