US Bridges

Bardwell Mills RD over Baker Brook

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 0.1M NE of Brown Tract RD · Structure no. 000000003310900

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
507
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bardwell Mills RD over Baker Brook is a concrete frame carrying Bardwell Mills RD over Baker Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 507 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesBardwell Mills RD
CrossesBaker Brook
Location0.1M NE of Brown Tract RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.38723, -75.16635
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2017)
Projected traffic710 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bardwell Mills RD over Baker Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bardwell Mills RD over Baker 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bardwell Mills RD over Baker Brook carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bardwell Mills RD over Baker Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bardwell Mills RD over Baker Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.