US Bridges

Jones Road over Matoon Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.1 MI SW of Hailesboro · Structure no. 000000003358360

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Matoon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Jones Road over Matoon Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJones Road
CrossesMatoon Creek
Location1.1 MI SW of Hailesboro
Coordinates44.30668, -75.46486
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2018)
Projected traffic127 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$410,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Road over Matoon Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Matoon Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Matoon Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Jones Road over Matoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.