US Bridges

Trenton Avenue over Reall Creek

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 0.4 M N 790 Exit 35 · Structure no. 000000002206570

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,162
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trenton Avenue over Reall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trenton Avenue over Reall Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,162 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,270 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTrenton Avenue
CrossesReall Creek
Location0.4 M N 790 Exit 35
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.11948, -75.21019
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,162 (2020)
Projected traffic6,270 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trenton Avenue over Reall Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trenton Avenue over Reall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Trenton Avenue over Reall Creek carry?

About 5,162 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Trenton Avenue over Reall Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Trenton Avenue over Reall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.