Skate Creek Road over Oswegatchie River
GoodSt. Lawrence County, New York · 2.8 MI NE of Oswegaichie · Structure no. 000000003340930
- Built
- 1894
- 131 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skate Creek Road over Oswegatchie River is a steel truss - deck carrying Skate Creek Road over Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 131 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skate Creek Road over Oswegatchie River built?
It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Skate Creek Road over Oswegatchie River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Skate Creek Road over Oswegatchie River carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Skate Creek Road over Oswegatchie River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Skate Creek Road over Oswegatchie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.