US Bridges

Mcdonald Hill RD over Skinner Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 2.7 MI SE of Ellisburg · Structure no. 000000003338380

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald Hill RD over Skinner Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcdonald Hill RD over Skinner Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcdonald Hill RD
CrossesSkinner Creek
Location2.7 MI SE of Ellisburg
Coordinates43.69527, -76.12392
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2019)
Projected traffic287 by 2039
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$427,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonald Hill RD over Skinner Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonald Hill RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mcdonald Hill RD over Skinner Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonald Hill RD over Skinner Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonald Hill RD over Skinner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.