US Bridges

Junction Road over Alder Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, New York · 1.2 MI NW of Fish Creek · Structure no. 000000003340390

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Junction Road over Alder Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Junction Road over Alder Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJunction Road
CrossesAlder Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of Fish Creek
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.52771, -75.54926
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic6 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$434,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Junction Road over Alder Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Junction Road over Alder 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Junction Road over Alder Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Junction Road over Alder Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Junction Road over Alder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.