US Bridges

County RD 50A over Fish Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 2.0 MI Ne.Of Sylvan Beach · Structure no. 000000003311290

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
404 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 50A over Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 50A over Fish Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2037. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 50A
CrossesFish Creek
Location2.0 MI Ne.Of Sylvan Beach
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.22253, -75.69957
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2017)
Projected traffic458 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 50A over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 50A over Fish 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 50A over Fish Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County RD 50A over Fish Creek?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 50A over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.