US Bridges

Old State Road over Stony Brook

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 2.0 MI So of Deer River · Structure no. 000000002267280

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Road over Stony Brook is a steel culvert carrying Old State Road over Stony Brook in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 56 years old, older 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesOld State Road
CrossesStony Brook
Location2.0 MI So of Deer River
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.90478, -75.59324
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic280 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$195,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State Road over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Old State Road over Stony Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old State Road over Stony Brook carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Old State Road over Stony Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Old State Road over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.