US Bridges

RTE 49 over Relief Ma&n Railroad N

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1.3 MI E JCT 69 & Barge C · Structure no. 000000004426331

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,696
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 49 over Relief Ma&n Railroad N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 49 over Relief Ma&n Railroad N in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,696 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,604 by 2041. The structure is 1,133 ft (345.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 49
CrossesRelief Ma&n Railroad N
Location1.3 MI E JCT 69 & Barge C
RouteState Highway 49
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20148, -75.42811
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,133 ft (345.3 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,696 (2015)
Projected traffic9,604 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$14.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 49 over Relief Ma&n Railroad N built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 49 over Relief Ma&n Railroad N 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 49 over Relief Ma&n Railroad N carry?

About 7,696 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 49 over Relief Ma&n Railroad N?

The structure is 1,133 ft (345.3 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 49 over Relief Ma&n Railroad N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.