US Bridges

Hill Lane over White Creek

Good

Washington County, New York · 1.4 MI E Cambridge · Structure no. 000000003305830

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Lane over White Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hill Lane over White Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 96 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHill Lane
CrossesWhite Creek
Location1.4 MI E Cambridge
Coordinates43.02142, -73.34436
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2019)
Projected traffic41 by 2039
Trucks0%
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

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$293,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hill Lane over White Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Hill Lane over White 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hill Lane over White Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hill Lane over White Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Lane over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.