US Bridges

Morris Tract over Horse Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 4.0 MI NE of Chaumont · Structure no. 000000003339200

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Tract over Horse Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Morris Tract over Horse Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Tract
CrossesHorse Creek
Location4.0 MI NE of Chaumont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.08893, -76.04946
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2015)
Projected traffic354 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Tract over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Tract over Horse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Morris Tract over Horse Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Morris Tract over Horse Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Tract over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.