US Bridges

River Road over Carrs Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 3.3 MI E of Sidney · Structure no. 000000003353280

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,353
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Carrs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Carrs Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,353 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,894 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesCarrs Creek
Location3.3 MI E of Sidney
Coordinates42.31522, -75.33353
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,353 (2016)
Projected traffic1,894 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$877,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Carrs Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Carrs Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Carrs Creek carry?

About 1,353 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Carrs Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Carrs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.