US Bridges

Stokes Road over Canada Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 0.25 MI E of Lee Center · Structure no. 000000003310770

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,682
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stokes Road over Canada Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Stokes Road over Canada Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 1,682 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,081 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStokes Road
CrossesCanada Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Lee Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.30318, -75.51644
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,682 (2018)
Projected traffic2,081 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$376,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stokes Road over Canada Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stokes Road over Canada 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 Stokes Road over Canada Creek carry?

About 1,682 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stokes Road over Canada Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Stokes Road over Canada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.