US Bridges

Old State Road over Felts Mills Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · Located in Felts Mills · Structure no. 000000003220190

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Road over Felts Mills Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old State Road over Felts Mills Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld State Road
CrossesFelts Mills Creek
LocationLocated in Felts Mills
Coordinates44.02204, -75.76241
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2019)
Projected traffic167 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$674,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State Road over Felts Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State Road over Felts Mills 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old State Road over Felts Mills Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old State Road over Felts Mills Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Road over Felts Mills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.