US Bridges

County Road 91 over Bear Creek

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Jefferson County, New York · 2 MI E Exit 40 of I-81 · Structure no. 000000003338500

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 91 over Bear Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 91 over Bear 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 91
CrossesBear Creek
Location2 MI E Exit 40 of I-81
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.73704, -76.05897
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$955,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 91 over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 91 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 91 over Bear Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 91 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 91 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.