Michigan Mills RD over Alder Creek
FairPosted for loadLewis County, New York · 2.1 MI NW of Highmarket · Structure no. 000000002220440
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Michigan Mills RD over Alder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Mills RD over Alder Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Michigan Mills RD over Alder Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Michigan Mills RD over Alder 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Michigan Mills RD over Alder Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Michigan Mills RD over Alder Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Michigan Mills RD over Alder Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.