US Bridges

Cousintown Road over Elm Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 2.5 MI N of Hermon · Structure no. 000000003358380

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cousintown Road over Elm Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cousintown Road over Elm Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCousintown Road
CrossesElm Creek
Location2.5 MI N of Hermon
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.49818, -75.23654
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2018)
Projected traffic312 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$274,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cousintown Road over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cousintown Road over Elm 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 Cousintown Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cousintown Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns Cousintown Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.