US Bridges

Lamphear Road over Wheeler Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · .5 MI W of Lamphear & 233 · Structure no. 000000002254500

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamphear Road over Wheeler Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lamphear Road over Wheeler Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLamphear Road
CrossesWheeler Creek
Location.5 MI W of Lamphear & 233
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.19077, -75.44497
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2019)
Projected traffic595 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$341,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lamphear Road over Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Lamphear Road over Wheeler Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lamphear Road over Wheeler Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lamphear Road over Wheeler Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns Lamphear Road over Wheeler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.