US Bridges

Welshbush Road over Starch Factory Ck

Fair

Oneida County, New York · In Utica · Structure no. 000000002206620

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,618
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welshbush Road over Starch Factory Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welshbush Road over Starch Factory Ck in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 87 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 2,618 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWelshbush Road
CrossesStarch Factory Ck
LocationIn Utica
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.07943, -75.20301
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,618 (2020)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Welshbush Road over Starch Factory Ck built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Welshbush Road over Starch Factory Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Welshbush Road over Starch Factory Ck carry?

About 2,618 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Welshbush Road over Starch Factory Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Welshbush Road over Starch Factory Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.