Ridge Road over Negro Creek
PoorPosted for loadLewis County, New York · 0.1 MI E of Castorland · Structure no. 000000003340120
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 387
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road over Negro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Negro 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 387 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Road over Negro Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Road over Negro Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Road over Negro Creek carry?
About 387 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Road over Negro Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road over Negro Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.