Oneida County Bridge Report Card
Oneida County scores 67 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Oneida County, New York
Oneida County has 496 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 58 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.7% is above the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 136,922 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Oneida County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 67/100 (D). The county has 496 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 58 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 136,922 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 11.7% | 23.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.0% of measured traffic | 4.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.6% | 3.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,291,442 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 11.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 136,922 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Oneida County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Drive over Starch Factory Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,830 | 1925 |
| Coal Hill Road over Florence Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 373 | 1962 |
| Hillside Road over Mohawk River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 234 | 1950 |
| Gossner Road over Fall Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 32 | 1965 |
| RTE I90 over Nyo&w Rr (aband) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25,281 | 1954 |
| RTE I90 over RTE 69 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20,466 | 1954 |
| E Dominick Street over Mohawk River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,649 | 1929 |
| RTE 5 over Sauquoit Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,636 | 1960 |
| RTE 233 over Deans Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,569 | 1927 |
| RTE 46 over Stoney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,549 | 1991 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.