US Bridges

Cemetery Road over Mill Creek Tributary

PoorPosted for load

Lewis County, New York · 0.4 MI SW of Lowville · Structure no. 000000003340190

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over Mill Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cemetery Road over Mill Creek Tributary in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesMill Creek Tributary
Location0.4 MI SW of Lowville
Coordinates43.78062, -75.5015
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2020)
Projected traffic167 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$419,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Road over Mill Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over Mill Creek Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Mill Creek Tributary carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over Mill Creek Tributary?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over Mill Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.