US Bridges

County Road 43 over Dodge Creek

Poor

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1 Mile NW Vil of Massena · Structure no. 000000003367410

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,155
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 43 over Dodge Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 43 over Dodge Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,155 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,403 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 43
CrossesDodge Creek
Location1 Mile NW Vil of Massena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.94776, -74.92757
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,155 (2019)
Projected traffic1,403 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$301,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 43 over Dodge Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 43 over Dodge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 43 over Dodge Creek carry?

About 1,155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 43 over Dodge Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 43 over Dodge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.