US Bridges

West Court Street over Wood Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · In Rome · Structure no. 000000002263280

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Court Street over Wood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Court Street over Wood Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,268 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest Court Street
CrossesWood Creek
LocationIn Rome
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.21781, -75.46516
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2017)
Projected traffic1,268 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$670,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Court Street over Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Court Street over Wood 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does West Court Street over Wood Creek carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Court Street over Wood Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West Court Street over Wood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.