US Bridges

Old Dekalb-Canton over Crook Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 5.0 MI SW of Canton · Structure no. 000000002220920

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dekalb-Canton over Crook Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Dekalb-Canton over Crook Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dekalb-Canton
CrossesCrook Creek
Location5.0 MI SW of Canton
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.55807, -75.26094
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic616 by 2038
Trucks17%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$202,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dekalb-Canton over Crook Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dekalb-Canton over Crook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Dekalb-Canton over Crook Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Old Dekalb-Canton over Crook Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Old Dekalb-Canton over Crook Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.