US Bridges

Franklin Depot RD over Carrs Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.6 MI NE of Sidney Ctr. · Structure no. 000000002227130

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
441
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Depot RD over Carrs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Depot RD over Carrs Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 441 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Depot RD
CrossesCarrs Creek
Location0.6 MI NE of Sidney Ctr.
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29649, -75.24602
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2016)
Projected traffic617 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$733,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Depot RD over Carrs Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Depot RD over Carrs Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Depot RD over Carrs Creek carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Depot RD over Carrs Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Depot RD over Carrs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.