US Bridges

RTE 184 over Fish Creek

Poor

St. Lawrence County, New York · 5.8 MI NE JCT Rts 184+ 58 · Structure no. 000000001039600

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 184 over Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 184 over Fish Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 184
CrossesFish Creek
Location5.8 MI NE JCT Rts 184+ 58
RouteState Highway 184
Coordinates44.54269, -75.47938
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2021)
Projected traffic658 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$622,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 184 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 184 over Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 184 over Fish Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 184 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 184 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.