US Bridges

Pond Road over Elm Creek

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.0 MI S of Hermon · Structure no. 000000003341110

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Road over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond Road over Elm Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPond Road
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Hermon
Coordinates44.45118, -75.23338
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2015)
Projected traffic302 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

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$486,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pond Road over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pond Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pond Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.