US Bridges

Ledges Road over Mullet Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 5.0 Mi.Sw of Alexandria B · Structure no. 000000003339270

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ledges Road over Mullet Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ledges Road over Mullet Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLedges Road
CrossesMullet Creek
Location5.0 Mi.Sw of Alexandria B
Coordinates44.27535, -75.97664
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2019)
Projected traffic62 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ledges Road over Mullet Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ledges Road over Mullet 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ledges Road over Mullet Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ledges Road over Mullet Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ledges Road over Mullet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.