US Bridges

Stoney Creek Road over Erie Barge Canal

PoorClosed to traffic

Oneida County, New York · 2.3 M E JCT Rt 46 · Structure no. 000000004426060

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
266 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoney Creek Road over Erie Barge Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Stoney Creek Road over Erie Barge Canal in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStoney Creek Road
CrossesErie Barge Canal
Location2.3 M E JCT Rt 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20586, -75.54827
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stoney Creek Road over Erie Barge Canal built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoney Creek Road over Erie Barge Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Stoney Creek Road over Erie Barge Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Stoney Creek Road over Erie Barge Canal?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Stoney Creek Road over Erie Barge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.