US Bridges

Ives Street Road over Mill Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 5.7 MI N of Adams Centre · Structure no. 000000003339550

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ives Street Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ives Street Road over Mill Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIves Street Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location5.7 MI N of Adams Centre
Coordinates43.91546, -75.96315
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2019)
Projected traffic547 by 2039
Trucks8%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ives Street Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ives Street Road over Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ives Street Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ives Street Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ives Street Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.