US Bridges

Scholtz Road over Sconondoa Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 0.8 MI East of SH 365 · Structure no. 000000003311190

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
655
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scholtz Road over Sconondoa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scholtz Road over Sconondoa Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 917 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesScholtz Road
CrossesSconondoa Creek
Location0.8 MI East of SH 365
Coordinates43.08296, -75.62183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2017)
Projected traffic917 by 2037
Trucks3%
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$962,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scholtz Road over Sconondoa Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scholtz Road over Sconondoa 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 2024.

How much traffic does Scholtz Road over Sconondoa Creek carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scholtz Road over Sconondoa Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Scholtz Road over Sconondoa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.