US Bridges

Chenango Road over Sauquoit Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · In Utica · Structure no. 000000002206680

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,989
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chenango Road over Sauquoit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chenango Road over Sauquoit Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 55 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 2,989 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,698 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesChenango Road
CrossesSauquoit Creek
LocationIn Utica
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08364, -75.29216
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,989 (2020)
Projected traffic3,698 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chenango Road over Sauquoit Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Chenango Road over Sauquoit 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Chenango Road over Sauquoit Creek carry?

About 2,989 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chenango Road over Sauquoit Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Chenango Road over Sauquoit Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.