US Bridges

County Road 29 over Whetstone Creek

Good

Lewis County, New York · 2.6 Miles S of Martinsbur · Structure no. 000000003340230

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
619
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over Whetstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 29 over Whetstone Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 619 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location2.6 Miles S of Martinsbur
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.70334, -75.46033
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2018)
Projected traffic645 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 29 over Whetstone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.