US Bridges

Dix Road over Wheeler Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 3 Mi. SW of Rome · Structure no. 000000003371110

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dix Road over Wheeler Creek is a concrete frame carrying Dix Road over Wheeler Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 406 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesDix Road
CrossesWheeler Creek
Location3 Mi. SW of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.16572, -75.46257
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2021)
Projected traffic406 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$836,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dix Road over Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dix Road over Wheeler 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dix Road over Wheeler Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Dix Road over Wheeler Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dix Road over Wheeler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.