US Bridges

Depauville Road over Horse Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 1 Half MI NW Reynolds Cor · Structure no. 000000003367270

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depauville Road over Horse Creek is a steel culvert carrying Depauville Road over Horse Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 656 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDepauville Road
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1 Half MI NW Reynolds Cor
Coordinates44.0949, -76.04606
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2020)
Projected traffic918 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$163,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Depauville Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Depauville Road over Horse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Depauville Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Depauville Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Depauville Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.