US Bridges

Kirkland Ave over Cemetery Brook

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2 MI NE Hamilton College · Structure no. 000000003310700

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,899
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkland Ave over Cemetery Brook is a steel culvert carrying Kirkland Ave over Cemetery Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 2,899 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkland Ave
CrossesCemetery Brook
Location2 MI NE Hamilton College
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07167, -75.37378
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,899 (2020)
Projected traffic3,586 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkland Ave over Cemetery Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkland Ave over Cemetery Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kirkland Ave over Cemetery Brook carry?

About 2,899 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kirkland Ave over Cemetery Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Kirkland Ave over Cemetery Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.