US Bridges

Lawrence Street over Wheeler Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1 Mile South of Rome · Structure no. 000000003310940

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
602
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Street over Wheeler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence Street over Wheeler Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 64 years old, older 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 602 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 843 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLawrence Street
CrossesWheeler Creek
Location1 Mile South of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.1808, -75.46232
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2021)
Projected traffic843 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence Street over Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Lawrence Street over Wheeler 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lawrence Street over Wheeler Creek carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Street over Wheeler Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Street over Wheeler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.