US Bridges

Van Amber Road over Crystal Creek

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 0.7 MI SW of New Bremen · Structure no. 000000003339930

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
605
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Amber Road over Crystal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Amber Road over Crystal Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Amber Road
CrossesCrystal Creek
Location0.7 MI SW of New Bremen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.83278, -75.45052
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2021)
Projected traffic847 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$665,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Amber Road over Crystal Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Amber Road over Crystal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Van Amber Road over Crystal Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Van Amber Road over Crystal Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Van Amber Road over Crystal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.