US Bridges

County Road 25 over Vrooman Creek

Poor

Jefferson County, New York · 0.1MI NW of Oxbow · Structure no. 000000003339450

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
586
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Vrooman Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 25 over Vrooman Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 586 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesVrooman Creek
Location0.1MI NW of Oxbow
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.28945, -75.62961
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2015)
Projected traffic820 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$478,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 25 over Vrooman Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 over Vrooman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over Vrooman Creek carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Vrooman Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns County Road 25 over Vrooman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.