US Bridges

Henderson Road over Lindsey Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 3.8 MI SW of Ellisburg · Structure no. 000000003209280

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Road over Lindsey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henderson Road over Lindsey Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 37 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHenderson Road
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location3.8 MI SW of Ellisburg
Coordinates43.67278, -76.16688
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic56 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$462,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henderson Road over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Henderson Road over Lindsey 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 Henderson Road over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Henderson Road over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Road over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.