US Bridges

RTE 3 over Lindsey Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · .4 MI S Jeff CO LN & SH 3 · Structure no. 000000001000420

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,532
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 3 over Lindsey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 3 over Lindsey Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,541 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 3
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location.4 MI S Jeff CO LN & SH 3
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates43.6721, -76.16983
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2018)
Projected traffic1,541 by 2041
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 3 over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 3 over Lindsey 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 RTE 3 over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 3 over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 3 over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.