US Bridges

Preston Hill RD over Little River

Good

Oneida County, New York · 3.5 MI NW Mcconnellsville · Structure no. 000000003311300

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,209
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston Hill RD over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston Hill RD over Little River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 84 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,693 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPreston Hill RD
CrossesLittle River
Location3.5 MI NW Mcconnellsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.2951, -75.76476
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2021)
Projected traffic1,693 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$874,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston Hill RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Preston Hill RD over Little River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Preston Hill RD over Little River carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston Hill RD over Little River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Preston Hill RD over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.