US Bridges

RTE 232 over Mill Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 0.3 M E JCT I-81 & 232 · Structure no. 000000001073650

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,590
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 232 over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 232 over Mill Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 5,590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,790 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 232
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.3 M E JCT I-81 & 232
RouteState Highway 232
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.91592, -75.96869
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic5,590 (2020)
Projected traffic6,790 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$382,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 232 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 232 over Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 232 over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 232 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RTE 232 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.