US Bridges

North Road over Catfish Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 5.1 MI NW of Mexico · Structure no. 000000003369620

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,828
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Road over Catfish Creek is a steel culvert carrying North Road over Catfish 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 1,828 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,559 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Road
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location5.1 MI NW of Mexico
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.50194, -76.31649
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 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 traffic1,828 (2021)
Projected traffic2,559 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$737,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Road over Catfish Creek built?

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

What condition is North Road over Catfish 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 2023.

How much traffic does North Road over Catfish Creek carry?

About 1,828 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Road over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns North Road over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.