US Bridges

CR 48 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Fair

Oneida County, New York · .25 MI S of I90 in Verona · Structure no. 000000002266560

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
777
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 48 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 63 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 777 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 48
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location.25 MI S of I90 in Verona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10874, -75.65032
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2020)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 48 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 48 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 48 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 48 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 48 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.