US Bridges

County Road 22 over Sawyer Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 3.7 Miles West of Fowler · Structure no. 000000003340950

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
555
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Sawyer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 22 over Sawyer Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesSawyer Creek
Location3.7 Miles West of Fowler
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.26774, -75.45252
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2015)
Projected traffic777 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$810,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 22 over Sawyer Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22 over Sawyer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Sawyer Creek carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Sawyer Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Sawyer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.