US Bridges

Johnson Road over Rice Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 3.0 MI SW of Oswego · Structure no. 000000003313270

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,457
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Rice Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Road over Rice Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 71 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 2,457 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,435 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesRice Creek
Location3.0 MI SW of Oswego
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.41981, -76.53405
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,457 (2020)
Projected traffic3,435 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$658,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Johnson Road over Rice Creek 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 Johnson Road over Rice Creek carry?

About 2,457 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road over Rice Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.