US Bridges

County Road 1 over Crooked Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 5.0 MI NE of Alexander Ba · Structure no. 000000003339290

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
844
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 1 over Crooked Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 844 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location5.0 MI NE of Alexander Ba
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.37601, -75.81891
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2020)
Projected traffic1,182 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$679,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 over Crooked 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.