US Bridges

County Route 6 over Kents Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 3 MI South Cape Vincent · Structure no. 000000003339160

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6 over Kents Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 6 over Kents Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Route 6
CrossesKents Creek
Location3 MI South Cape Vincent
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.08204, -76.3121
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2015)
Projected traffic490 by 2035
Trucks8%
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$636,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 6 over Kents Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 6 over Kents 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 6 over Kents Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 6 over Kents Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6 over Kents Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.