US Bridges

Edwards Road over Big Creek

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · .3 MI N of Pitcairn · Structure no. 000000003341540

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
353
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards Road over Big Creek is a concrete frame carrying Edwards Road over Big Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesEdwards Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location.3 MI N of Pitcairn
Coordinates44.18556, -75.28177
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2015)
Projected traffic494 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$880,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edwards Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwards Road over Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does Edwards Road over Big Creek carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Edwards Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.