US Bridges

Lowell Road over Mud Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 5 MI SW JCT Rts 233 < 365 · Structure no. 000000003311370

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,199
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lowell Road over Mud Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 1,199 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLowell Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location5 MI SW JCT Rts 233 < 365
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.14226, -75.51137
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,199 (2017)
Projected traffic1,679 by 2037
Trucks7%
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$653,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowell Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowell Road over Mud 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 Lowell Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,199 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lowell Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lowell Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.