US Bridges

Old River Road over Crane Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 500W Int Rts 291 & CR 88 · Structure no. 000000003367530

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,223
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over Crane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old River Road over Crane Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5,223 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,462 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOld River Road
CrossesCrane Creek
Location500W Int Rts 291 & CR 88
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15374, -75.29611
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,223 (2018)
Projected traffic6,462 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$349,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old River Road over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River Road over Crane 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old River Road over Crane Creek carry?

About 5,223 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Crane Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old River Road over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.