US Bridges

County Road 63 over Stony Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 5.0 MI NW of Adams Center · Structure no. 000000003338630

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 63 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 63 over Stony Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 63
CrossesStony Creek
Location5.0 MI NW of Adams Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.87964, -76.08582
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2019)
Projected traffic574 by 2039
Trucks12%
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$746,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 63 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 63 over Stony 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 63 over Stony Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 63 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 63 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.