US Bridges

Rudes Road over Halls Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 3 MI NW of Philadelphia · Structure no. 000000002220140

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rudes Road over Halls Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rudes Road over Halls Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRudes Road
CrossesHalls Creek
Location3 MI NW of Philadelphia
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.19247, -75.70575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2019)
Projected traffic71 by 2039
Trucks17%
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

OwnerCounty 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$130,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rudes Road over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rudes Road over Halls 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 Rudes Road over Halls Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rudes Road over Halls Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Rudes Road over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.