US Bridges

Mill Street over E Br Limestone Creek

Poor

Madison County, New York · At Earlville · Structure no. 000000003308730

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
774
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over E Br Limestone Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mill Street over E Br Limestone Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 774 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,084 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesE Br Limestone Creek
LocationAt Earlville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.85173, -75.85573
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2017)
Projected traffic1,084 by 2037
Trucks7%
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$436,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over E Br Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over E Br Limestone Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Street over E Br Limestone Creek carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over E Br Limestone Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over E Br Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.