Dutch Hill Road over Alder Pond
PoorPosted for loadOneida County, New York · Forestport · Structure no. 000000004426230
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dutch Hill Road over Alder Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dutch Hill Road over Alder Pond in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dutch Hill Road over Alder Pond built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dutch Hill Road over Alder Pond 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Dutch Hill Road over Alder Pond carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Dutch Hill Road over Alder Pond?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dutch Hill Road over Alder Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.