RTE 49 over Little Bay Creek
FairOswego County, New York · 0.2 MI W JCT Rts 49& I-81 · Structure no. 000000001026170
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,528
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 49 over Little Bay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 49 over Little Bay Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 11,528 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,004 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 49 over Little Bay Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 49 over Little Bay 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 49 over Little Bay Creek carry?
About 11,528 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 49 over Little Bay Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 49 over Little Bay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.