US Bridges

Williams Street over Sconondoa Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · Sherrill · Structure no. 000000003311150

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,492
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Street over Sconondoa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Williams Street over Sconondoa Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 89 years old, older 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 2,492 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,083 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWilliams Street
CrossesSconondoa Creek
LocationSherrill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.08015, -75.58957
Functional classUrban 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.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,492 (2020)
Projected traffic3,083 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$861,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Street over Sconondoa Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Williams Street over Sconondoa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Williams Street over Sconondoa Creek carry?

About 2,492 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Williams Street over Sconondoa Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Street over Sconondoa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.