US Bridges

Perrigo Road over Felts Mills Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1.0 MI S of Felts Mills · Structure no. 000000003338990

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perrigo Road over Felts Mills Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perrigo Road over Felts Mills 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPerrigo Road
CrossesFelts Mills Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Felts Mills
Coordinates44.01202, -75.75057
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2021)
Projected traffic434 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$452,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perrigo Road over Felts Mills Creek built?

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

What condition is Perrigo Road over Felts Mills 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Perrigo Road over Felts Mills Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Perrigo Road over Felts Mills Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Perrigo Road over Felts Mills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.