US Bridges

Main Street over Matoon Creek

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.0 MI NW of Hailesboro · Structure no. 000000003363470

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Matoon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Main Street over Matoon Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesMatoon Creek
Location1.0 MI NW of Hailesboro
Coordinates44.31457, -75.45536
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2018)
Projected traffic318 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$474,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Matoon Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 Main Street over Matoon Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Matoon Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Matoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.