RTE 49 over Big Bay Creek
PoorClosed to trafficOswego County, New York · 1.8 MI E JCT SH 49 & I81 · Structure no. 000000001026190
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,186
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 49 over Big Bay Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying RTE 49 over Big Bay Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10,186 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,249 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 49 over Big Bay Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 49 over Big Bay Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 49 over Big Bay Creek carry?
About 10,186 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 49 over Big Bay Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 49 over Big Bay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.