US Bridges

Log London Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 3.0 MI NW of Mannsville · Structure no. 000000003338450

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Log London Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Log London Road over Bear 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLog London Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.0 MI NW of Mannsville
Coordinates43.74583, -76.09041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2017)
Projected traffic255 by 2037
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$734,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Log London Road over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Log London Road over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Log London Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Log London Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Log London Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.