US Bridges

County Route 57 over Oneida River

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · JCT SH 57 & Oneida River · Structure no. 000000004027420

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
370 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,354
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 57 over Oneida River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 57 over Oneida River in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 5,354 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,504 by 2041. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Route 57
CrossesOneida River
LocationJCT SH 57 & Oneida River
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.20182, -76.27795
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,354 (2020)
Projected traffic6,504 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 County Route 57 over Oneida River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Route 57 over Oneida River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 57 over Oneida River carry?

About 5,354 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 57 over Oneida River?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 57 over Oneida River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.