US Bridges

County RD 21 over Elm Creek

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.0 MI S of Hermon · Structure no. 000000003341100

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
837
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 21 over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 21 over Elm Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 837 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 21
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Hermon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.44728, -75.22982
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic837 (2018)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2038
Trucks4%
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$760,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 21 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 21 over Elm Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 21 over Elm Creek carry?

About 837 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County RD 21 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 21 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.