US Bridges

CR15 over West Canada Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 1 MI SW Hinkley Reservoir · Structure no. 000000003311070

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Wood or Timber
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR15 over West Canada Creek is a wood or timber arch - deck carrying CR15 over West Canada Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR15
CrossesWest Canada Creek
Location1 MI SW Hinkley Reservoir
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.30308, -75.1468
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2021)
Projected traffic336 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR15 over West Canada Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR15 over West Canada 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 CR15 over West Canada Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR15 over West Canada Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR15 over West Canada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.