US Bridges

Stoney Creek RD over Stony Creek

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 6 MI NW of Verona · Structure no. 000000003311250

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoney Creek RD over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stoney Creek RD over Stony Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 422 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesStoney Creek RD
CrossesStony Creek
Location6 MI NW of Verona
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.20228, -75.5525
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2009)
Projected traffic591 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$673,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stoney Creek RD over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoney Creek RD over Stony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Stoney Creek RD over Stony Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Stoney Creek RD over Stony Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stoney Creek RD over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.