US Bridges

Spragueville Road over Matoon Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · .5 Mile West of Keenes · Structure no. 000000003341750

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spragueville Road over Matoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spragueville Road over Matoon Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpragueville Road
CrossesMatoon Creek
Location.5 Mile West of Keenes
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.2648, -75.54575
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2018)
Projected traffic169 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$696,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spragueville Road over Matoon Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spragueville Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Spragueville Road over Matoon Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Spragueville Road over Matoon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Spragueville Road over Matoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.