US Bridges

Butternut Road over Six Mile Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · In Rome · Structure no. 000000003310960

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,268
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butternut Road over Six Mile Creek is a concrete frame carrying Butternut Road over Six Mile Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesButternut Road
CrossesSix Mile Creek
LocationIn Rome
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.24959, -75.41453
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,268 (2018)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$590,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butternut Road over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butternut Road over Six Mile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Butternut Road over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 1,268 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Butternut Road over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Butternut Road over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.