Gordon Road over Mill Creek Tributary
PoorPosted for loadLewis County, New York · 0.6 MI E of W. Lowville · Structure no. 000000003358340
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gordon Road over Mill Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gordon Road over Mill Creek Tributary in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gordon Road over Mill Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gordon 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 Gordon Road over Mill Creek Tributary carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Gordon Road over Mill Creek Tributary?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Gordon Road over Mill Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.