US Bridges

Morgan Road over Oneida River

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.7 MI E JCT 481 &barge C · Structure no. 000000004433040

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
456 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,099
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Road over Oneida River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Road over Oneida River in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,099 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,323 by 2041. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Road
CrossesOneida River
Location2.7 MI E JCT 481 &barge C
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20529, -76.21764
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,099 (2020)
Projected traffic11,323 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Road over Oneida River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Road over Oneida River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Morgan Road over Oneida River carry?

About 8,099 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Road over Oneida River?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Road over Oneida River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.