US Bridges

Mill ST over Erie Barge Canal

Good

Oneida County, New York · Over Barge Canal S Rome · Structure no. 000000004426040

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,713
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill ST over Erie Barge Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Mill ST over Erie Barge Canal in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 4,713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,831 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMill ST
CrossesErie Barge Canal
LocationOver Barge Canal S Rome
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.20078, -75.44831
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,713 (2020)
Projected traffic5,831 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill ST over Erie Barge Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill ST over Erie Barge Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mill ST over Erie Barge Canal carry?

About 4,713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill ST over Erie Barge Canal?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mill ST over Erie Barge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.