US Bridges

Shanley Road over Big Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1.3MI SE JCT Rts 128 &315 · Structure no. 000000003310830

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shanley Road over Big Creek is a concrete frame carrying Shanley Road over Big Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesShanley Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.3MI SE JCT Rts 128 &315
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.98035, -75.41842
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2017)
Projected traffic454 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$676,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shanley Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shanley Road over Big 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Shanley Road over Big Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Shanley Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shanley Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.