US Bridges

Rose Road over Big Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.75 MI N of Pitcairn · Structure no. 000000003341530

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Road over Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rose Road over Big Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRose Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.75 MI N of Pitcairn
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.21099, -75.2391
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2015)
Projected traffic48 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$142,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rose Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Road over Big 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 Rose Road over Big Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rose Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Rose Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.