US Bridges

County Road 9 over Matoon Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of Spragueville · Structure no. 000000003341740

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Matoon Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 9 over Matoon Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesMatoon Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Spragueville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.27643, -75.51783
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2018)
Projected traffic585 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$266,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Matoon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Matoon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Matoon Creek carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Matoon Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns County Road 9 over Matoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.