US Bridges

RTE 180 over Muskellunge Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1.5 MI N JCT 180 + 3 · Structure no. 000000001039470

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,277
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 180 over Muskellunge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 180 over Muskellunge Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1938, 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 6 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 2,277 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,766 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 180
CrossesMuskellunge Creek
Location1.5 MI N JCT 180 + 3
RouteState Highway 180
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.97806, -76.04736
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,277 (2018)
Projected traffic2,766 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$396,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 180 over Muskellunge Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 180 over Muskellunge 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 180 over Muskellunge Creek carry?

About 2,277 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 180 over Muskellunge Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 180 over Muskellunge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.