US Bridges

Lawrence Road over Miken Brook

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 1 MI E of Adams Village · Structure no. 000000002219960

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Road over Miken Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Lawrence Road over Miken Brook in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLawrence Road
CrossesMiken Brook
Location1 MI E of Adams Village
Coordinates43.80901, -75.99622
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2017)
Projected traffic256 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$238,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence Road over Miken Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence Road over Miken 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrence Road over Miken Brook carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Road over Miken Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Road over Miken Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.