US Bridges

Limkiln Road over Boland Creek

Poor

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1 MI SE of Richville · Structure no. 000000002221080

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limkiln Road over Boland Creek is a steel culvert carrying Limkiln Road over Boland Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLimkiln Road
CrossesBoland Creek
Location1 MI SE of Richville
Coordinates44.40523, -75.38431
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2018)
Projected traffic57 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$187,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Limkiln Road over Boland Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limkiln Road over Boland 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Limkiln Road over Boland Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Limkiln Road over Boland Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Limkiln Road over Boland Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.