US Bridges

E 2nd + E Oneida over Walkway Tunnel

Fair

Oswego County, New York · JCT E Second & E Oneida · Structure no. 000000002268410

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
785
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 2nd + E Oneida over Walkway Tunnel is a concrete slab carrying E 2nd + E Oneida over Walkway Tunnel in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 125 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 288 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE 2nd + E Oneida
CrossesWalkway Tunnel
LocationJCT E Second & E Oneida
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.4566, -76.50614
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width288 ft (87.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2017)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$21.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 2nd + E Oneida over Walkway Tunnel built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is E 2nd + E Oneida over Walkway Tunnel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E 2nd + E Oneida over Walkway Tunnel carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E 2nd + E Oneida over Walkway Tunnel?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 288 ft wide.

Who owns E 2nd + E Oneida over Walkway Tunnel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.