US Bridges

East State Street over Mill Creek

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 0.5 MI E of Lowville · Structure no. 000000003339780

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,160
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East State Street over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East State Street over Mill Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 6,160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,624 by 2036. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast State Street
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Lowville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.78321, -75.47819
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,160 (2016)
Projected traffic8,624 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East State Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is East State Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does East State Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,160 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is East State Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East State Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.