US Bridges

Valley Road over Oriskany Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 3/4 MI S of Oriskany · Structure no. 000000003311410

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,682
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Oriskany Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Road over Oriskany Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,682 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,081 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Road
CrossesOriskany Creek
Location3/4 MI S of Oriskany
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.14291, -75.33768
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,682 (2021)
Projected traffic2,081 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over Oriskany Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over 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 Valley Road over Oriskany Creek carry?

About 1,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Oriskany Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Oriskany Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.