US Bridges

RTE 68 over Tibitts Creek

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 2.6 MI SE JCT Rts 68 + 37 · Structure no. 000000001029290

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,303
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 68 over Tibitts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 68 over Tibitts Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,303 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,329 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 68
CrossesTibitts Creek
Location2.6 MI SE JCT Rts 68 + 37
RouteState Highway 68
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.67208, -75.42593
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,303 (2020)
Projected traffic4,329 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$646,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 68 over Tibitts Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 68 over Tibitts 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 68 over Tibitts Creek carry?

About 4,303 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 68 over Tibitts Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 68 over Tibitts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.