US Bridges

County Road 189 over Abijah Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 4.5 MI S JCT Rts 178 &189 · Structure no. 000000001039420

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 189 over Abijah Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 189 over Abijah Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 92 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 311 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road 189
CrossesAbijah Creek
Location4.5 MI S JCT Rts 178 &189
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.77695, -75.91304
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2020)
Projected traffic435 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$771,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 189 over Abijah Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is County Road 189 over Abijah 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 189 over Abijah Creek carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 189 over Abijah Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 189 over Abijah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.