US Bridges

White Road over Carley Mills Pond

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2.0 MI S of Parish · Structure no. 000000003208940

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Road over Carley Mills Pond is a steel culvert carrying White Road over Carley Mills Pond in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWhite Road
CrossesCarley Mills Pond
Location2.0 MI S of Parish
Coordinates43.37757, -76.11915
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2017)
Projected traffic589 by 2037
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$288,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Road over Carley Mills Pond built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Road over Carley Mills Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does White Road over Carley Mills Pond carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is White Road over Carley Mills Pond?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns White Road over Carley Mills Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.