US Bridges

East Main Street over Deans Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · Westmoreland · Structure no. 000000003311390

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,579
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main Street over Deans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Main Street over Deans Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 76 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 3,579 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,428 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Main Street
CrossesDeans Creek
LocationWestmoreland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.11708, -75.40097
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,579 (2020)
Projected traffic4,428 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Main Street over Deans Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is East Main Street over Deans 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does East Main Street over Deans Creek carry?

About 3,579 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Main Street over Deans Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns East Main Street over Deans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.