US Bridges

County Road 24 over Edjim Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1 Mile E Hamlet of Oxbow · Structure no. 000000003367200

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Edjim Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 24 over Edjim Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesEdjim Creek
Location1 Mile E Hamlet of Oxbow
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.28369, -75.60332
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic369 (2020)
Projected traffic517 by 2040
Trucks9%
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$234,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Edjim Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Edjim 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Edjim Creek carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Edjim Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns County Road 24 over Edjim Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.