US Bridges

Sweeney Road over E Br Fish Creek

Good

Lewis County, New York · 3.7 MI W of Byron Corners · Structure no. 000000002220460

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweeney Road over E Br Fish Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sweeney Road over E Br Fish Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSweeney Road
CrossesE Br Fish Creek
Location3.7 MI W of Byron Corners
Coordinates43.54874, -75.57582
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweeney Road over E Br Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweeney Road over E Br Fish 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sweeney Road over E Br Fish Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sweeney Road over E Br Fish Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Sweeney Road over E Br Fish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.