US Bridges

Culvert Street over Oswego Canal

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 0.1MI SW of State ST · Structure no. 000000004434060

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,783
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Culvert Street over Oswego Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying Culvert Street over Oswego Canal in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6,783 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,392 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCulvert Street
CrossesOswego Canal
Location0.1MI SW of State ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.22979, -76.30215
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,783 (2020)
Projected traffic8,392 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Culvert Street over Oswego Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Culvert Street over Oswego Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Culvert Street over Oswego Canal carry?

About 6,783 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Culvert Street over Oswego Canal?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Culvert Street over Oswego Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.