US Bridges

Bardo Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 0.7 MI SW of Lowville · Structure no. 000000002220580

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
431
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bardo Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bardo Road over Mill Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 50 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 6 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBardo Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.7 MI SW of Lowville
Coordinates43.78054, -75.50656
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2018)
Projected traffic603 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$409,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bardo Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Bardo Road over Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bardo Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bardo Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bardo Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.