US Bridges

Mud Settlement RD over Big Bay Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2.7 MI NE of Central Sq · Structure no. 000000003365870

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,642
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Settlement RD over Big Bay Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mud Settlement RD over Big Bay Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,642 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,699 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMud Settlement RD
CrossesBig Bay Creek
Location2.7 MI NE of Central Sq
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.30854, -76.10438
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,642 (2018)
Projected traffic3,699 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$409,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud Settlement RD over Big Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Settlement RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mud Settlement RD over Big Bay Creek carry?

About 2,642 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mud Settlement RD over Big Bay Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Mud Settlement RD over Big Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.