US Bridges

Kinsley Street over Taylor Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · Kinsley St. at Sherrill · Structure no. 000000002206530

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
832
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinsley Street over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kinsley Street over Taylor Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKinsley Street
CrossesTaylor Creek
LocationKinsley St. at Sherrill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.07274, -75.59953
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJuly 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 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 rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2021)
Projected traffic1,165 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$544,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinsley Street over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinsley Street over Taylor 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kinsley Street over Taylor Creek carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kinsley Street over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kinsley Street over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.