US Bridges

Oneida Street over Foster Street Oswego Ri

Good

Oswego County, New York · .6 MI N JCT SH3&OSWEGO Rv · Structure no. 000000004434120

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
900 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,653
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oneida Street over Foster Street Oswego Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oneida Street over Foster Street Oswego Ri in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,653 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2041. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOneida Street
CrossesFoster Street Oswego Ri
Location.6 MI N JCT SH3&OSWEGO Rv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.32483, -76.42145
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,653 (2017)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$17.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oneida Street over Foster Street Oswego Ri built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oneida Street over Foster Street Oswego Ri in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Oneida Street over Foster Street Oswego Ri carry?

About 14,653 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oneida Street over Foster Street Oswego Ri?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Oneida Street over Foster Street Oswego Ri?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.