US Bridges

Panther Lake Road over Fish Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · Williamstown · Structure no. 000000003313620

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
864
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panther Lake Road over Fish Creek is a steel culvert carrying Panther Lake Road over Fish Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1988, 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 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 864 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPanther Lake Road
CrossesFish Creek
LocationWilliamstown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.42907, -75.88469
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2020)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$378,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Panther Lake Road over Fish Creek built?

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

What condition is Panther Lake Road over Fish 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Panther Lake Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Panther Lake Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Panther Lake Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.