US Bridges

Woodhull Road over Woodhull Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 1.0 MI SE of Forestport · Structure no. 000000003310660

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodhull Road over Woodhull Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodhull Road over Woodhull Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 77 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 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,623 by 2037. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesWoodhull Road
CrossesWoodhull Creek
Location1.0 MI SE of Forestport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.4323, -75.19288
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2017)
Projected traffic1,623 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Woodhull Road over Woodhull Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Woodhull Road over Woodhull Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Woodhull Road over Woodhull Creek carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woodhull Road over Woodhull Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Woodhull Road over Woodhull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.