US Bridges

Smithville Road over Stony Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 0.01 MI JCT Massey ST RD · Structure no. 000000003338620

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smithville Road over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smithville Road over Stony Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 98 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSmithville Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.01 MI JCT Massey ST RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.87709, -76.10025
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2021)
Projected traffic532 by 2041
Trucks29%
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$381,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smithville Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Smithville Road over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Smithville Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Smithville Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Smithville Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.