US Bridges

Albany Street over Starch Factory Ck

Fair

Oneida County, New York · Utica · Structure no. 000000002206630

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,019
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albany Street over Starch Factory Ck is a masonry arch - deck carrying Albany Street over Starch Factory Ck in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 132 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 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 3,019 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,735 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlbany Street
CrossesStarch Factory Ck
LocationUtica
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.07863, -75.20551
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,019 (2020)
Projected traffic3,735 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$655,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Albany Street over Starch Factory Ck built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Albany Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Albany Street over Starch Factory Ck carry?

About 3,019 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Albany Street over Starch Factory Ck?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Albany Street over Starch Factory Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.