US Bridges

Crary Road over Van Rensselaer Ck

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 3 MI SW of Pierrepont · Structure no. 000000002259240

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crary Road over Van Rensselaer Ck is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Crary Road over Van Rensselaer Ck 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 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.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCrary Road
CrossesVan Rensselaer Ck
Location3 MI SW of Pierrepont
Coordinates44.50483, -75.02887
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2021)
Projected traffic137 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$146,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crary Road over Van Rensselaer Ck built?

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

What condition is Crary Road over Van Rensselaer Ck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Crary Road over Van Rensselaer Ck carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crary Road over Van Rensselaer Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Crary Road over Van Rensselaer Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.