US Bridges

North Street RD over Deer Creek

Poor

Oswego County, New York · 2.6 MI N of Pulaski · Structure no. 000000003313720

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,158
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Street RD over Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying North Street RD over Deer 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,621 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Street RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.6 MI N of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.60319, -76.13088
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,158 (2017)
Projected traffic1,621 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$472,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Street RD over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is North Street RD over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does North Street RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Street RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns North Street RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.