US Bridges

Mincler Road over Sage Creek

Poor

Oswego County, New York · 1.4 MI N of Mexico · Structure no. 000000003209010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mincler Road over Sage Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mincler Road over Sage 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 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMincler Road
CrossesSage Creek
Location1.4 MI N of Mexico
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.48532, -76.22523
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2020)
Projected traffic234 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$487,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mincler Road over Sage Creek built?

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

What condition is Mincler Road over Sage 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mincler Road over Sage Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mincler Road over Sage Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Mincler Road over Sage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.