US Bridges

South Park Drive over Starch Factory Ck

Poor

Oneida County, New York · In Utica · Structure no. 000000002206640

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,830
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Park Drive over Starch Factory Ck is a concrete arch - deck carrying South Park Drive over Starch Factory Ck in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,562 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Park Drive
CrossesStarch Factory Ck
LocationIn Utica
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.07237, -75.21581
Functional classUrban Local

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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2021)
Projected traffic2,562 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Park Drive over Starch Factory Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Park Drive over Starch Factory Ck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does South Park Drive over Starch Factory Ck carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Park Drive over Starch Factory Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns South Park Drive over Starch Factory Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.