US Bridges

Sheehan Road over E Br Fish Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 6 MI NE of Taberg · Structure no. 000000003310370

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheehan Road over E Br Fish Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheehan Road over E Br Fish Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 86 years old, older 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSheehan Road
CrossesE Br Fish Creek
Location6 MI NE of Taberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.38879, -75.55677
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2018)
Projected traffic424 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Sheehan Road over E Br Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Sheehan Road over E 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sheehan Road over E Br Fish Creek carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sheehan Road over E Br Fish Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sheehan Road over E Br Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.