US Bridges

Osceola Road over E Branch Fish Creek

Good

Lewis County, New York · 8.1 MI W of West Leyden · Structure no. 000000003340510

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osceola Road over E Branch Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osceola Road over E Branch Fish Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 327 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOsceola Road
CrossesE Branch Fish Creek
Location8.1 MI W of West Leyden
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.46247, -75.59711
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2020)
Projected traffic458 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osceola Road over E Branch Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osceola Road over E Branch Fish 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Osceola Road over E Branch Fish Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Osceola Road over E Branch Fish Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Osceola Road over E Branch Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.