US Bridges

Lees Crossing Road over Whiteside Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 5 MI SW of Cambridge · Structure no. 000000002203600

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lees Crossing Road over Whiteside Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lees Crossing Road over Whiteside Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLees Crossing Road
CrossesWhiteside Creek
Location5 MI SW of Cambridge
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95506, -73.50628
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2017)
Projected traffic43 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$163,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lees Crossing Road over Whiteside Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lees Crossing Road over Whiteside 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lees Crossing Road over Whiteside Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lees Crossing Road over Whiteside Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lees Crossing Road over Whiteside Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.