US Bridges

CO RD 4 over Kents Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 4 MI SE of Cape Vincent · Structure no. 000000003339170

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 4 over Kents Creek is a concrete frame carrying CO RD 4 over Kents Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 4
CrossesKents Creek
Location4 MI SE of Cape Vincent
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.10915, -76.26758
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2015)
Projected traffic181 by 2035
Trucks7%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 4 over Kents Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 4 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 4 over Kents Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 4 over Kents Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 4 over Kents Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.