US Bridges

Lowell RD over Mud Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 5 MI SW JCT Rts 233 < 365 · Structure no. 000000003311380

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,199
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell RD over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lowell RD over Mud Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 77 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 1,199 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLowell RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location5 MI SW JCT Rts 233 < 365
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.1398, -75.50435
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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$660,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowell RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Lowell RD over Mud Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lowell RD over Mud Creek carry?

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

How long is Lowell RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lowell RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.