US Bridges

Creek Road over East Stony Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · .5 MI W of Hope Falls · Structure no. 000000003307420

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over East Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Road over East Stony Creek in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Road
CrossesEast Stony Creek
Location.5 MI W of Hope Falls
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.29678, -74.19399
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2019)
Projected traffic74 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$477,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over East Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Creek Road over East Stony 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Creek Road over East Stony Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over East Stony Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over East Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.