US Bridges

RTE 177 over Mud Creek Tributary

Good

Lewis County, New York · 5.8 MI E JCT Rts 177 +194 · Structure no. 000000001039380

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,525
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 177 over Mud Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying RTE 177 over Mud Creek Tributary in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 177
CrossesMud Creek Tributary
Location5.8 MI E JCT Rts 177 +194
RouteState Highway 177
Coordinates43.80235, -75.67266
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2018)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 177 over Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 177 over Mud Creek Tributary 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 177 over Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,525 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE 177 over Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns RTE 177 over Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.