US Bridges

CR 40 over Tannery Creek

Good

Lewis County, New York · CR 40 & Burdicks Xing RD · Structure no. 000000003371840

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,024
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 over Tannery Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 40 over Tannery Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,434 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 40
CrossesTannery Creek
LocationCR 40 & Burdicks Xing RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.67766, -75.3547
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2019)
Projected traffic1,434 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$226,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 40 over Tannery Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 40 over Tannery 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 40 over Tannery Creek carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 40 over Tannery Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40 over Tannery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.