US Bridges

Sutton Road over Fish Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 1.6 MI SE of Pennellville · Structure no. 000000002209310

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
875
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutton Road over Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sutton Road over Fish Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSutton Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location1.6 MI SE of Pennellville
Coordinates43.25847, -76.25858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2021)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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$583,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sutton Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sutton Road over Fish 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sutton Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sutton Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sutton Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.