US Bridges

Dingman Road over Big Deerlick Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 3.5 MI SW of Ellisburg Tw · Structure no. 000000003339490

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dingman Road over Big Deerlick Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Dingman Road over Big Deerlick Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 84 years old, older 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDingman Road
CrossesBig Deerlick Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of Ellisburg Tw
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.69095, -76.15553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2017)
Projected traffic29 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$265,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dingman Road over Big Deerlick Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Dingman Road over Big Deerlick 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dingman Road over Big Deerlick Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Dingman Road over Big Deerlick Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dingman Road over Big Deerlick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.