US Bridges

Michigan Mill Road over E.Br Fish Creek

Fair

Lewis County, New York · Michiganmillext/Fishcr · Structure no. 000000001078880

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Mill Road over E.Br Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Mill Road over E.Br Fish Creek in Lewis 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan Mill Road
CrossesE.Br Fish Creek
LocationMichiganmillext/Fishcr
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.60401, -75.61558
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic28 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan Mill Road over E.Br Fish Creek built?

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

What condition is Michigan Mill Road over E.Br Fish 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Michigan Mill Road over E.Br Fish Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Michigan Mill Road over E.Br Fish Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Mill Road over E.Br Fish Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.