US Bridges

Blossvale Road over W Br Fish Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 2.5 Miles SW of Taberg · Structure no. 000000003310340

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blossvale Road over W Br Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blossvale Road over W Br Fish Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 355 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2038. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBlossvale Road
CrossesW Br Fish Creek
Location2.5 Miles SW of Taberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.26891, -75.63987
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2018)
Projected traffic497 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blossvale Road over W Br Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blossvale Road over W Br Fish Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Blossvale Road over W Br Fish Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Blossvale Road over W Br Fish Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Blossvale Road over W Br Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.