US Bridges

Swallow Road over Oneida Creek Overflow

Good

Oneida County, New York · 2 MI SW State Bridge · Structure no. 000000002268390

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swallow Road over Oneida Creek Overflow is a steel culvert carrying Swallow Road over Oneida Creek Overflow in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSwallow Road
CrossesOneida Creek Overflow
Location2 MI SW State Bridge
Coordinates43.13979, -75.70664
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2018)
Projected traffic118 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$145,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swallow Road over Oneida Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swallow Road over Oneida Creek Overflow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Swallow Road over Oneida Creek Overflow carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Swallow Road over Oneida Creek Overflow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Swallow Road over Oneida Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.