US Bridges

North Sixth ST over CSX Transprtation

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 0.3 M N Kim Av & N6th ST · Structure no. 000000002209390

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Sixth ST over CSX Transprtation is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying North Sixth ST over CSX Transprtation in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 98 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Sixth ST
CrossesCSX Transprtation
Location0.3 M N Kim Av & N6th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.33672, -76.41118
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2017)
Projected traffic202 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Sixth ST over CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is North Sixth ST over CSX Transprtation 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does North Sixth ST over CSX Transprtation carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Sixth ST over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns North Sixth ST over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.