US Bridges

Sheehan Road over Fall Brook

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 5 Miles N of Taberg · Structure no. 000000003310350

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheehan Road over Fall Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sheehan Road over Fall Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSheehan Road
CrossesFall Brook
Location5 Miles N of Taberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.3765, -75.58961
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$521,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheehan Road over Fall Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheehan Road over Fall Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sheehan Road over Fall Brook carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sheehan Road over Fall Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sheehan Road over Fall Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.