Soper Mills Road over Catfish Creek
PoorPosted for loadOswego County, New York · 4.8 Miles NW of Mexico · Structure no. 000000003209070
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 143
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Soper Mills Road over Catfish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Soper Mills Road over Catfish Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Soper Mills Road over Catfish Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Soper Mills Road over Catfish 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Soper Mills Road over Catfish Creek carry?
About 143 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Soper Mills Road over Catfish Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Soper Mills Road over Catfish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.