US Bridges

County Road 19 over Oriskany Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 3 MI NE Hamilton College · Structure no. 000000003310690

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,885
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Oriskany Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 19 over Oriskany Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,885 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,332 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesOriskany Creek
Location3 MI NE Hamilton College
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.09256, -75.37887
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,885 (2020)
Projected traffic2,332 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Oriskany Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Oriskany 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Oriskany Creek carry?

About 1,885 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Oriskany Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Oriskany Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.