US Bridges

Caughdenoy Road over Oneida River

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 3.3 MI SW of Central Sq · Structure no. 000000003360460

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
367 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,168
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caughdenoy Road over Oneida River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Caughdenoy Road over Oneida River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1900, 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 1,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2038. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCaughdenoy Road
CrossesOneida River
Location3.3 MI SW of Central Sq
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.27094, -76.20649
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,168 (2018)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caughdenoy Road over Oneida River built?

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

What condition is Caughdenoy Road over Oneida River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Caughdenoy Road over Oneida River carry?

About 1,168 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Caughdenoy Road over Oneida River?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Caughdenoy Road over Oneida River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.