US Bridges

Salt Point Road over Mill Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 2 MI E of Sackets Harbor · Structure no. 000000003338850

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,231
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt Point Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salt Point Road over Mill Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,723 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSalt Point Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location2 MI E of Sackets Harbor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.93844, -76.0706
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2020)
Projected traffic1,723 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$773,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salt Point Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salt Point Road over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Salt Point Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Salt Point Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Salt Point Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.