US Bridges

County Road 28A over Tibbits Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.5 MI E of Ogdensburg · Structure no. 000000002221520

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28A over Tibbits Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 28A over Tibbits Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28A
CrossesTibbits Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Ogdensburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.69711, -75.44546
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2018)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2038
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$159,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28A over Tibbits Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28A over Tibbits 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 28A over Tibbits Creek carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28A over Tibbits Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns County Road 28A over Tibbits Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.