US Bridges

CR32 over Sherman Brook

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1.5 MI NE Hamilton Coll · Structure no. 000000003310710

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,899
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR32 over Sherman Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR32 over Sherman Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,899 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR32
CrossesSherman Brook
Location1.5 MI NE Hamilton Coll
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05919, -75.37371
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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$871,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR32 over Sherman Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR32 over Sherman Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR32 over Sherman Brook carry?

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

How long is CR32 over Sherman Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR32 over Sherman Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.