CR54 over Bells Creek
FairOswego County, New York · 2.8 MI NE of Phoenix · Structure no. 000000003313470
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 857
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR54 over Bells Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR54 over Bells Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 CR54 over Bells Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR54 over Bells 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR54 over Bells Creek carry?
About 857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR54 over Bells Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).
Who owns CR54 over Bells Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.