US Bridges

Mud Settlement RD over Frog Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 3 MI SE of Central Square · Structure no. 000000003366790

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,578
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Settlement RD over Frog Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mud Settlement RD over Frog Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMud Settlement RD
CrossesFrog Creek
Location3 MI SE of Central Square
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.24416, -76.13016
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,578 (2020)
Projected traffic1,952 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$348,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud Settlement RD over Frog Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Settlement RD over Frog 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mud Settlement RD over Frog Creek carry?

About 1,578 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mud Settlement RD over Frog Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Mud Settlement RD over Frog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.