US Bridges

RTE 193 over Bear Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 1.3 MI W JCT Rts 193 & 81 · Structure no. 000000001080060

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 193 over Bear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 193 over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 193
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.3 MI W JCT Rts 193 & 81
RouteState Highway 193
Coordinates43.74346, -76.09783
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2018)
Projected traffic559 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 193 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 193 over Bear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 193 over Bear Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 193 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 193 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.