US Bridges

Dog Hill Road over Carter Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 9.0 MI SE of Lafargeville · Structure no. 000000003339250

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dog Hill Road over Carter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dog Hill Road over Carter Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDog Hill Road
CrossesCarter Creek
Location9.0 MI SE of Lafargeville
Coordinates44.12075, -75.94194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2019)
Projected traffic221 by 2039
Trucks17%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$467,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dog Hill Road over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dog Hill Road over Carter 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dog Hill Road over Carter Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Dog Hill Road over Carter Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Dog Hill Road over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.