US Bridges

County Road 78 over Little Stony Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 3 MI SE of Hendersons Hbr · Structure no. 000000003338590

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 78 over Little Stony Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 78 over Little Stony Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 263 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 78
CrossesLittle Stony Creek
Location3 MI SE of Hendersons Hbr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.81461, -76.17662
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2017)
Projected traffic368 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$426,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 78 over Little Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 78 over Little Stony 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 County Road 78 over Little Stony Creek carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Road 78 over Little Stony Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 78 over Little Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.