US Bridges

Fordham Hill Road over Elm Creek

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 3.6 MI SW of Russell · Structure no. 000000003341810

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fordham Hill Road over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fordham Hill Road over Elm Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFordham Hill Road
CrossesElm Creek
Location3.6 MI SW of Russell
Coordinates44.40044, -75.20172
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2015)
Projected traffic91 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$768,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fordham Hill Road over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fordham Hill Road over Elm 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 Fordham Hill Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fordham Hill Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fordham Hill Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.