US Bridges

Sherrill Road over Oneida Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 1.5 MI NW Sherrill Rsvoir · Structure no. 000000003311170

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,696
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherrill Road over Oneida Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sherrill Road over Oneida Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 86 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 1,696 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,098 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSherrill Road
CrossesOneida Creek
Location1.5 MI NW Sherrill Rsvoir
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.06503, -75.60529
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,696 (2018)
Projected traffic2,098 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$996,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherrill Road over Oneida Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Sherrill Road over Oneida 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sherrill Road over Oneida Creek carry?

About 1,696 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sherrill Road over Oneida Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sherrill Road over Oneida Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.