US Bridges

Gold Mine Road over Dead Creek

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · .3 MI NW Joe Indian Rd. · Structure no. 000000001080100

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Gold Mine Road over Dead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gold Mine Road over Dead Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGold Mine Road
CrossesDead Creek
Location.3 MI NW Joe Indian Rd.
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates44.52723, -74.74272
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$238,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gold Mine Road over Dead Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gold Mine Road over Dead 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gold Mine Road over Dead Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Gold Mine Road over Dead Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Gold Mine Road over Dead Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.