County Road 97 over Fish Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, New York · 1.25 Miles So of Rodman · Structure no. 000000003338770
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 266
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 97 over Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 97 over Fish Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 97 over Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 97 over Fish 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 97 over Fish Creek carry?
About 266 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 97 over Fish Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 97 over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.