US Bridges

California Road over Big Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 1 KM SE of Deansboro · Structure no. 000000003310850

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Road over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying California Road over Big Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCalifornia Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location1 KM SE of Deansboro
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99113, -75.42021
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2018)
Projected traffic223 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$870,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was California Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is California Road over Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does California Road over Big Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is California Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns California Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.