US Bridges

CR4 over Tionadara CR

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 1.75 MI N of Bridgewater · Structure no. 000000003310510

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
409
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR4 over Tionadara CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CR4 over Tionadara CR in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1939, 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 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR4
CrossesTionadara CR
Location1.75 MI N of Bridgewater
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.90601, -75.25346
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2021)
Projected traffic573 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$270,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR4 over Tionadara CR built?

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

What condition is CR4 over Tionadara CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR4 over Tionadara CR carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR4 over Tionadara CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR4 over Tionadara CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.