US Bridges

Dillon Hill RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Warren County, New York · .5M E Wevertown · Structure no. 000000003305460

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dillon Hill RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dillon Hill RD over Mill Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 136 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDillon Hill RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location.5M E Wevertown
Coordinates43.63415, -73.93307
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2017)
Projected traffic39 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$419,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dillon Hill RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Dillon Hill RD over Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dillon Hill RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dillon Hill RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dillon Hill RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.