US Bridges

Lake Road over Mill Creek

Good

Washington County, New York · 1.5 MI S of Putnam Center · Structure no. 000000003306440

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Road over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lake Road over Mill Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLake Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Putnam Center
Coordinates43.72214, -73.41826
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2017)
Projected traffic120 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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$184,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake 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 Lake Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lake Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Lake Road over Mill Creek?

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