US Bridges

Soule Road over Dry Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 0.3 MI North of 365 Jtn · Structure no. 000000003371800

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,086
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soule Road over Dry Creek is a concrete frame carrying Soule Road over Dry Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSoule Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.3 MI North of 365 Jtn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.22413, -75.32269
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2012)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$562,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Soule Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soule Road over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Soule Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Soule Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Soule Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.