Perch Lake Access over Gillette Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, New York · .5 MI W JCT Perch Lake RD · Structure no. 000000005523840
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 405
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Perch Lake Access over Gillette Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Perch Lake Access over Gillette Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 405 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perch Lake Access over Gillette Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perch Lake Access over Gillette 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 2024.
How much traffic does Perch Lake Access over Gillette Creek carry?
About 405 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Perch Lake Access over Gillette Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Perch Lake Access over Gillette Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.