US Bridges

Rathburn Road over Rice Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 1.2 MI W of Minetto · Structure no. 000000002209120

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rathburn Road over Rice Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rathburn Road over Rice Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRathburn Road
CrossesRice Creek
Location1.2 MI W of Minetto
Coordinates43.41652, -76.52316
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2018)
Projected traffic809 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$409,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rathburn Road over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rathburn Road over Rice 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rathburn Road over Rice Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rathburn Road over Rice Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rathburn Road over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.