US Bridges

Weaver Road over Lindsey Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 3.6 SW of Ellisburg · Structure no. 000000003338320

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weaver Road over Lindsey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weaver Road over Lindsey Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWeaver Road
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location3.6 SW of Ellisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.67862, -76.15865
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2017)
Projected traffic57 by 2037
Trucks17%
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

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$438,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weaver Road over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Weaver Road over Lindsey 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Weaver Road over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Weaver Road over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Weaver Road over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.