US Bridges

RTE 178 over Stony Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · In Henderson - SH 178 · Structure no. 000000001039390

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 178 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 178 over Stony Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 178
CrossesStony Creek
LocationIn Henderson - SH 178
RouteState Highway 178
Coordinates43.84558, -76.18122
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2020)
Projected traffic761 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$494,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 178 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 178 over Stony 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 178 over Stony Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 178 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 178 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.