US Bridges

Minetto Bridge RD over RTE 48 Oswego Canal

Fair

Oswego County, New York · At Minetto; Oswego River · Structure no. 000000004434140

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
801 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,527
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minetto Bridge RD over RTE 48 Oswego Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minetto Bridge RD over RTE 48 Oswego Canal in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 108 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 6 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 3,527 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,363 by 2041. The structure is 801 ft (244.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMinetto Bridge RD
CrossesRTE 48 Oswego Canal
LocationAt Minetto; Oswego River
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.39831, -76.4704
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length801 ft (244.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,527 (2019)
Projected traffic4,363 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Minetto Bridge RD over RTE 48 Oswego Canal built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Minetto Bridge RD over RTE 48 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Minetto Bridge RD over RTE 48 Oswego Canal carry?

About 3,527 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minetto Bridge RD over RTE 48 Oswego Canal?

The structure is 801 ft (244.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Minetto Bridge RD over RTE 48 Oswego Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.