US Bridges

RTE 49 over Caughdenoy Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 3.2 MI W JCT Rts 49 + 11 · Structure no. 000000001026160

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,647
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 49 over Caughdenoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 49 over Caughdenoy Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 92 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 3,647 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,669 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 49
CrossesCaughdenoy Creek
Location3.2 MI W JCT Rts 49 + 11
RouteState Highway 49
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.29911, -76.20744
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,647 (2020)
Projected traffic3,669 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$443,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 49 over Caughdenoy Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 49 over Caughdenoy Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 49 over Caughdenoy Creek carry?

About 3,647 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 49 over Caughdenoy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 49 over Caughdenoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.