US Bridges

Webster Hill Road over Lansing Kill

Fair

Oneida County, New York · At North Western · Structure no. 000000003311330

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster Hill Road over Lansing Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Webster Hill Road over Lansing Kill in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 93 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWebster Hill Road
CrossesLansing Kill
LocationAt North Western
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.35854, -75.38784
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2021)
Projected traffic302 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster Hill Road over Lansing Kill built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Webster Hill Road over Lansing Kill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Webster Hill Road over Lansing Kill carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Webster Hill Road over Lansing Kill?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Webster Hill Road over Lansing Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.