Welch Road over White Creek
FairSt. Lawrence County, New York · 1.0 MI SW of Richville · Structure no. 000000002221230
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Welch Road over White Creek is a steel culvert carrying Welch Road over White Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older 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 6 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Welch Road over White Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Welch Road over White 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Welch Road over White Creek carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Welch Road over White Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Welch Road over White Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.