US Bridges

Mills Road over Old Erie Canal

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 5.6 MI S.W.Of New London · Structure no. 000000004426410

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
379
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mills Road over Old Erie Canal is a concrete slab carrying Mills Road over Old Erie Canal in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMills Road
CrossesOld Erie Canal
Location5.6 MI S.W.Of New London
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15623, -75.67036
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2017)
Projected traffic531 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$407,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mills Road over Old Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mills Road over Old Erie Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mills Road over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mills Road over Old Erie Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mills Road over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.