US Bridges

Bishop Street Road over Stony Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, New York · 6.0 Mi.Ne of Henderson Hb · Structure no. 000000003338600

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop Street Road over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bishop Street Road over Stony Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBishop Street Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location6.0 Mi.Ne of Henderson Hb
Coordinates43.86624, -76.12182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2019)
Projected traffic129 by 2039
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$447,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bishop Street Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bishop Street Road over Stony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Bishop Street Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Bishop Street Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bishop Street Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.