Carey Road over Dead Creek
FairWashington County, New York · 3.2 MI S JCT US 4 & SH197 · Structure no. 000000003306130
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carey Road over Dead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carey Road over Dead Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 91 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carey Road over Dead Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Carey Road over Dead 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 Carey Road over Dead Creek carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Carey Road over Dead Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Carey Road over Dead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.