US Bridges

Railroad Street over W Br Fish Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 0.5 MI NW Forest Park Cem · Structure no. 000000003310550

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,187
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Street over W Br Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad Street over W Br Fish Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 72 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 1,187 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,662 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRailroad Street
CrossesW Br Fish Creek
Location0.5 MI NW Forest Park Cem
Coordinates43.33712, -75.75103
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,187 (2021)
Projected traffic1,662 by 2041
Trucks10%
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

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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Street over W Br Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Railroad Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Street over W Br Fish Creek carry?

About 1,187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Street over W Br Fish Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Street over W Br Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.