US Bridges

Mitchell Street over Wine Creek

Poor

Oswego County, New York · 0.75 Miles NE of Oswego · Structure no. 000000002268850

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Street over Wine Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mitchell Street over Wine Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 751 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 929 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesMitchell Street
CrossesWine Creek
Location0.75 Miles NE of Oswego
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.47137, -76.48572
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2020)
Projected traffic929 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$255,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell Street over Wine Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Street over Wine 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchell Street over Wine Creek carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell Street over Wine Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Mitchell Street over Wine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.