US Bridges

CO RD 40 over Hutchins Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.3 Mi. S of Massena · Structure no. 000000003341220

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,818
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 40 over Hutchins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO RD 40 over Hutchins Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,818 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,423 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 40
CrossesHutchins Creek
Location1.3 Mi. S of Massena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.91593, -74.89783
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,818 (2019)
Projected traffic3,423 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$561,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 40 over Hutchins Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 40 over Hutchins 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 40 over Hutchins Creek carry?

About 2,818 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 40 over Hutchins Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 40 over Hutchins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.