US Bridges

Field Settlement R over Mill Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 6.0 MI N of Adams Centre · Structure no. 000000003338870

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,232
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Field Settlement R over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Field Settlement R over Mill Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesField Settlement R
CrossesMill Creek
Location6.0 MI N of Adams Centre
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.92433, -76.00282
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2020)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$442,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Field Settlement R over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Field Settlement R over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Field Settlement R over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Field Settlement R over Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Field Settlement R over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.