US Bridges

County Road 32 over Big Bay Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 3 MI NE of Central Square · Structure no. 000000003313560

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Big Bay Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 32 over Big Bay 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,058 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesBig Bay Creek
Location3 MI NE of Central Square
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.32233, -76.11136
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2020)
Projected traffic2,058 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$341,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Big Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32 over Big Bay 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Big Bay Creek carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Big Bay Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 32 over Big Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.