US Bridges

Hobbs Road over Skinner Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 3.0 MI SW of Ellisburg · Structure no. 000000003338360

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobbs Road over Skinner Creek is a concrete frame carrying Hobbs Road over Skinner Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHobbs Road
CrossesSkinner Creek
Location3.0 MI SW of Ellisburg
Coordinates43.69168, -76.14119
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic112 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$730,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobbs Road over Skinner Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobbs Road over Skinner 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 Hobbs Road over Skinner Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Hobbs Road over Skinner Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbs Road over Skinner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.