US Bridges

Mc Cue Road over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, New York · 1.2SW JCT NY12 & RTE26 · Structure no. 000000002267100

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Cue Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mc Cue Road over Mill Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMc Cue Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.2SW JCT NY12 & RTE26
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.77334, -75.50309
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic157 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$555,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mc Cue Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mc Cue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mc Cue Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mc Cue Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Cue Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.