US Bridges

Skinner Settlement over Cobb Brook

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2.3 MI NE of Camden · Structure no. 000000003370250

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skinner Settlement over Cobb Brook is a steel culvert carrying Skinner Settlement over Cobb Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSkinner Settlement
CrossesCobb Brook
Location2.3 MI NE of Camden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.35674, -75.69106
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2018)
Projected traffic427 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$213,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skinner Settlement over Cobb Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skinner Settlement over Cobb Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Skinner Settlement over Cobb Brook carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Skinner Settlement over Cobb Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Skinner Settlement over Cobb Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.