US Bridges

Eldorado RD over Little Stony Crk

Poor

Jefferson County, New York · 10 MI N of Ellisburg · Structure no. 000000003338350

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eldorado RD over Little Stony Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eldorado RD over Little Stony Crk in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1940, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEldorado RD
CrossesLittle Stony Crk
Location10 MI N of Ellisburg
Coordinates43.8027, -76.21075
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2019)
Projected traffic29 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$284,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eldorado RD over Little Stony Crk built?

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

What condition is Eldorado RD over Little Stony Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Eldorado RD over Little Stony Crk carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Eldorado RD over Little Stony Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Eldorado RD over Little Stony Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.