US Bridges

Adams Lorraine Roa over Bear Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 4.0 MI SW of Lorraine · Structure no. 000000003338520

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Lorraine Roa over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Adams Lorraine Roa 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Lorraine Roa
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.0 MI SW of Lorraine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.75081, -75.99585
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2017)
Projected traffic315 by 2037
Trucks17%
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

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$184,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Lorraine Roa over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Adams Lorraine Roa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Adams Lorraine Roa over Bear Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Adams Lorraine Roa over Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Adams Lorraine Roa over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.