US Bridges

Vrooman Creek RD over Vrooman Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1 Mile SW Hamlet of Oxbow · Structure no. 000000003339440

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vrooman Creek RD over Vrooman Creek is a steel culvert carrying Vrooman Creek RD over Vrooman Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesVrooman Creek RD
CrossesVrooman Creek
Location1 Mile SW Hamlet of Oxbow
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.28627, -75.63505
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$248,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vrooman Creek RD over Vrooman Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vrooman Creek RD over Vrooman 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 Vrooman Creek RD over Vrooman Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vrooman Creek RD over Vrooman Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Vrooman Creek RD over Vrooman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.