US Bridges

RTE 180 over Mullet Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 1 MI NW of Omar · Structure no. 000000001039510

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
985
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 180 over Mullet Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 180 over Mullet Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesRTE 180
CrossesMullet Creek
Location1 MI NW of Omar
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates44.27023, -75.99377
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2020)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$938,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 180 over Mullet Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 180 over Mullet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 180 over Mullet Creek carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 180 over Mullet Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 180 over Mullet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.