US Bridges

RTE 177 over Fish Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 3.1 MI W JCT RT177 &CR189 · Structure no. 000000001077940

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,346
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 177 over Fish Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 177 over Fish Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,346 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,447 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 177
CrossesFish Creek
Location3.1 MI W JCT RT177 &CR189
RouteState Highway 177
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.83509, -75.91991
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,346 (2021)
Projected traffic2,447 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 177 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 177 over Fish 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 177 over Fish Creek carry?

About 2,346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE 177 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 177 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.