US Bridges

Lumbard Road over Oriskany Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 2 MI S of Hamiltn College · Structure no. 000000003311470

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,230
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lumbard Road over Oriskany Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lumbard Road over Oriskany Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 72 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 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,722 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLumbard Road
CrossesOriskany Creek
Location2 MI S of Hamiltn College
Coordinates43.02027, -75.40003
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2016)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lumbard Road over Oriskany Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Lumbard 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lumbard Road over Oriskany Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lumbard Road over Oriskany Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lumbard Road over Oriskany Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.