US Bridges

Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1.8 Mi. E. JCT 28<61 · Structure no. 000000003310670

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBear Creek Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.8 Mi. E. JCT 28<61
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.52916, -75.12669
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic56 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek Road over Bear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.