US Bridges

Miles Road over Elm Creek

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · .12M W RTE21 Church ST · Structure no. 000000003341130

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
395
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miles Road over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miles Road over Elm Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMiles Road
CrossesElm Creek
Location.12M W RTE21 Church ST
Coordinates44.46259, -75.23176
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2018)
Projected traffic553 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$506,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miles Road over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miles 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Miles Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Miles Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Miles Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.