US Bridges

River Road over Mad River

Good

Oneida County, New York · 2 MI NW JCT Rts 69 < 285 · Structure no. 000000003310590

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
931
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Mad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Mad River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 87 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 931 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesMad River
Location2 MI NW JCT Rts 69 < 285
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.38669, -75.73521
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2021)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Mad River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is River Road over Mad River 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 River Road over Mad River carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Mad River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Mad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.