US Bridges

Lahey RD over W.Br.Deer Creek

Good

Franklin County, New York · 3.5 Miles S of Ft. Covin · Structure no. 000000003337420

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lahey RD over W.Br.Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lahey RD over W.Br.Deer Creek in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLahey RD
CrossesW.Br.Deer Creek
Location3.5 Miles S of Ft. Covin
Coordinates44.94128, -74.48715
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$837,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lahey RD over W.Br.Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lahey RD over W.Br.Deer 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lahey RD over W.Br.Deer Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lahey RD over W.Br.Deer Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Lahey RD over W.Br.Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.