US Bridges

RTE 3 over Petticrew Brook

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 07 MI SW JCT RTE 3 &cr 75 · Structure no. 000000001071950

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,876
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 3 over Petticrew Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE 3 over Petticrew Brook in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 2,876 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,893 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 3
CrossesPetticrew Brook
Location07 MI SW JCT RTE 3 &cr 75
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates43.95073, -76.0867
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,876 (2020)
Projected traffic2,893 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$267,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 3 over Petticrew Brook built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 3 over Petticrew Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 3 over Petticrew Brook carry?

About 2,876 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 3 over Petticrew Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RTE 3 over Petticrew Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.