US Bridges

RTE 3 over Felts Mills Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 3.4 MI E JCT SH 3 & SH 34 · Structure no. 000000001000560

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,891
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 3 over Felts Mills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 3 over Felts Mills Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6,891 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,923 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 3
CrossesFelts Mills Creek
Location3.4 MI E JCT SH 3 & SH 34
RouteState Highway 3
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.01981, -75.76129
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,891 (2021)
Projected traffic6,923 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$382,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 3 over Felts Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 3 over Felts Mills 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 3 over Felts Mills Creek carry?

About 6,891 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 3 over Felts Mills Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns RTE 3 over Felts Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.