US Bridges

South Street over Br Oriskany Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 2.0 MI SE of Westmoreland · Structure no. 000000003311400

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,885
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over Br Oriskany Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying South Street over Br Oriskany Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 80 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 1,885 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,332 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesBr Oriskany Creek
Location2.0 MI SE of Westmoreland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.09319, -75.39333
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,885 (2020)
Projected traffic2,332 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Street over Br Oriskany Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is South Street over Br Oriskany 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does South Street over Br Oriskany Creek carry?

About 1,885 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Br Oriskany Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over Br Oriskany Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.