US Bridges

CR840 over Oriskany Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2 MI E Oneida Co. Airport · Structure no. 000000003311420

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,243
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR840 over Oriskany Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR840 over Oriskany Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,243 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,487 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR840
CrossesOriskany Creek
Location2 MI E Oneida Co. Airport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.13808, -75.34509
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,243 (2020)
Projected traffic6,487 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR840 over Oriskany Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR840 over Oriskany 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR840 over Oriskany Creek carry?

About 5,243 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR840 over Oriskany Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR840 over Oriskany Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.