US Bridges

S Lhommedieu Str over Deckertown Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 0.4MI S of ST Rt 224 · Structure no. 000000003332560

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
464
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lhommedieu Str over Deckertown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Lhommedieu Str over Deckertown Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 88 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Lhommedieu Str
CrossesDeckertown Creek
Location0.4MI S of ST Rt 224
Coordinates42.34388, -76.8336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2018)
Projected traffic650 by 2038
Trucks19%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$719,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Lhommedieu Str over Deckertown Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is S Lhommedieu Str over Deckertown 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S Lhommedieu Str over Deckertown Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is S Lhommedieu Str over Deckertown Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S Lhommedieu Str over Deckertown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.