US Bridges

North Main Street over Pleasant Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · Village Evans Mills · Structure no. 000000002259310

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,688
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main Street over Pleasant Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Main Street over Pleasant Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,688 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,363 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Main Street
CrossesPleasant Creek
LocationVillage Evans Mills
Coordinates44.08854, -75.80632
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,688 (2021)
Projected traffic2,363 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$964,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Main Street over Pleasant Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Main Street over Pleasant 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 North Main Street over Pleasant Creek carry?

About 1,688 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Main Street over Pleasant Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns North Main Street over Pleasant Creek?

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