US Bridges

County Road 34 over Nettle Creek

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · CO RD 34-750 West Rt 310 · Structure no. 000000003341650

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,093
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Nettle Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 34 over Nettle 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 1,093 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesNettle Creek
LocationCO RD 34-750 West Rt 310
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.69731, -75.1531
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2015)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2035
Trucks9%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Nettle Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 34 over Nettle 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 34 over Nettle Creek carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 34 over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.