US Bridges

Mason Road over Kents Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 5 Mi. N.E. Cape Vincent · Structure no. 000000003367190

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Road over Kents Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mason Road over Kents Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMason Road
CrossesKents Creek
Location5 Mi. N.E. Cape Vincent
Coordinates44.13879, -76.23749
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$162,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mason Road over Kents Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason Road over Kents 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mason Road over Kents Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mason Road over Kents Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mason Road over Kents Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.