US Bridges

Cushman Road over E Br Deer Creek

Poor

Franklin County, New York · 1.9 MI SE of Fort Covingt · Structure no. 000000003337360

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cushman Road over E Br Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cushman Road over E Br Deer Creek in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCushman Road
CrossesE Br Deer Creek
Location1.9 MI SE of Fort Covingt
Coordinates44.96577, -74.46742
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2017)
Projected traffic258 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$226,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cushman Road over E Br Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cushman Road over E Br Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cushman Road over E Br Deer Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Cushman Road over E Br Deer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Cushman Road over E Br Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.