US Bridges

Torrey Hill RD over Bear Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · Town of Ellisburg · Structure no. 000000003338400

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Torrey Hill RD over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Torrey Hill RD over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesTorrey Hill RD
CrossesBear Creek
LocationTown of Ellisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.73314, -76.13026
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2019)
Projected traffic116 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$178,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Torrey Hill RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Torrey Hill RD over Bear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Torrey Hill RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Torrey Hill RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Torrey Hill RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.