US Bridges

Sherrill Road over Taylor Creek

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 0.5 Miles South of SH 5 · Structure no. 000000002268840

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,331
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherrill Road over Taylor Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sherrill Road over Taylor Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,331 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,263 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSherrill Road
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location0.5 Miles South of SH 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07179, -75.59869
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,331 (2019)
Projected traffic3,263 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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

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$465,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherrill Road over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherrill Road over Taylor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Sherrill Road over Taylor Creek carry?

About 2,331 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sherrill Road over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Sherrill Road over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.