US Bridges

Middle Road over Sherwin Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 5.5 MI SW of Dexter · Structure no. 000000002220010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
666
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over Sherwin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Middle Road over Sherwin Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 90 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 932 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesSherwin Creek
Location5.5 MI SW of Dexter
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.9861, -76.15465
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2017)
Projected traffic932 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$312,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Road over Sherwin Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Middle Road over Sherwin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Middle Road over Sherwin Creek carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Middle Road over Sherwin Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Road over Sherwin Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.