US Bridges

South Harbor Road over Stony Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 3.0 MI NW of Adams Center · Structure no. 000000003338650

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,556
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Harbor Road over Stony Creek is a steel culvert carrying South Harbor Road over Stony Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,556 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,178 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouth Harbor Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location3.0 MI NW of Adams Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.88159, -76.06393
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,556 (2019)
Projected traffic2,178 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$296,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Harbor Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Harbor 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 2024.

How much traffic does South Harbor Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 1,556 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is South Harbor Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns South Harbor Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.