US Bridges

Thompson RD over Rice Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 2.8 M1 SW of Oswego · Structure no. 000000002209140

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson RD over Rice Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Thompson RD over Rice Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesThompson RD
CrossesRice Creek
Location2.8 M1 SW of Oswego
Coordinates43.42418, -76.53873
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2015)
Projected traffic426 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$633,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson RD over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson RD over Rice Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson RD over Rice Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Thompson RD over Rice Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson RD over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.