US Bridges

North Road over Butterfly Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 4.0 MI NW of Mexico · Structure no. 000000003313370

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,828
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Road over Butterfly Creek is a steel culvert carrying North Road over Butterfly Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 1,828 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,559 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Road
CrossesButterfly Creek
Location4.0 MI NW of Mexico
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.50361, -76.28492
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic1,828 (2021)
Projected traffic2,559 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$419,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Road over Butterfly Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Road over Butterfly Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does North Road over Butterfly Creek carry?

About 1,828 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Road over Butterfly Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns North Road over Butterfly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.