US Bridges

Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · Creek Rd/Cowaleson Crek · Structure no. 000000002271680

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
571
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek in Madison 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 799 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCreek Road
CrossesCowaselon Creek
LocationCreek Rd/Cowaleson Crek
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.99118, -75.64309
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2019)
Projected traffic799 by 2039
Trucks3%
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$235,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek built?

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

What condition is Creek Road over Cowaselon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.