US Bridges

RTE 126 over Spencer Creek

Good

Lewis County, New York · 3.4 MI SE Junc RTE 3&126 · Structure no. 000000001080160

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,866
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 126 over Spencer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 126 over Spencer Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,866 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,946 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 126
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location3.4 MI SE Junc RTE 3&126
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.94661, -75.55712
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,866 (2018)
Projected traffic1,946 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$337,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 126 over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 126 over Spencer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 126 over Spencer Creek carry?

About 1,866 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 126 over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 126 over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.