Dekalb JCT Road over Indian Creek
PoorSt. Lawrence County, New York · 2.5 MI NE of Richville · Structure no. 000000003340860
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 152
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dekalb JCT Road over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dekalb JCT Road over Indian Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 4 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dekalb JCT Road over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dekalb JCT Road over Indian 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Dekalb JCT Road over Indian Creek carry?
About 152 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Dekalb JCT Road over Indian Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Dekalb JCT Road over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.