US Bridges

Betsinger Road over Mud Creek (taylor Creek)

Fair

Oneida County, New York · Betsinger Road · Structure no. 000000002271250

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
704
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Betsinger Road over Mud Creek (taylor Creek) is a steel culvert carrying Betsinger Road over Mud Creek (taylor Creek) in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 704 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 871 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBetsinger Road
CrossesMud Creek (taylor Creek)
LocationBetsinger Road
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0731, -75.59033
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2018)
Projected traffic871 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$269,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Betsinger Road over Mud Creek (taylor Creek) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Betsinger Road over Mud Creek (taylor 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Betsinger Road over Mud Creek (taylor Creek) carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Betsinger Road over Mud Creek (taylor Creek)?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Betsinger Road over Mud Creek (taylor Creek)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.