US Bridges

ST Lawrence Ave E over Philomel Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 0.06 MI E JCT ST Lawrence · Structure no. 000000002220020

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Lawrence Ave E over Philomel Creek is a concrete frame carrying ST Lawrence Ave E over Philomel Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesST Lawrence Ave E
CrossesPhilomel Creek
Location0.06 MI E JCT ST Lawrence
Coordinates44.00406, -75.97797
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2019)
Projected traffic39 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$356,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Lawrence Ave E over Philomel Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Lawrence Ave E over Philomel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does ST Lawrence Ave E over Philomel Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST Lawrence Ave E over Philomel Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns ST Lawrence Ave E over Philomel Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.