US Bridges

RTE 3 over Jenny Creek

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 4.4 MI SW JCT Rts 3 + 58 · Structure no. 000000001000660

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,806
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 3 over Jenny Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 3 over Jenny Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,806 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,823 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 3
CrossesJenny Creek
Location4.4 MI SW JCT Rts 3 + 58
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates44.18145, -75.28091
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,806 (2020)
Projected traffic1,823 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$766,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 3 over Jenny Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 3 over Jenny Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 3 over Jenny Creek carry?

About 1,806 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 3 over Jenny Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns RTE 3 over Jenny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.