US Bridges

Cross Road over Mill Creek

Good

Warren County, New York · Garnet L Outlet · Structure no. 000000002203450

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Road over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cross Road over Mill Creek in Warren 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCross Road
CrossesMill Creek
LocationGarnet L Outlet
Coordinates43.53832, -74.0129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2017)
Projected traffic49 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$140,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Road over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Cross Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cross Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.