US Bridges

Miner Farm Rd. over Great Chazy River

Good

Clinton County, New York · .5 Mile East of Altona · Structure no. 000000001039740

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,054
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miner Farm Rd. over Great Chazy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Miner Farm Rd. over Great Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,476 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesMiner Farm Rd.
CrossesGreat Chazy River
Location.5 Mile East of Altona
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.88882, -73.64496
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2021)
Projected traffic1,476 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miner Farm Rd. over Great Chazy River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miner Farm Rd. over Great Chazy River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Miner Farm Rd. over Great Chazy River carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Miner Farm Rd. over Great Chazy River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Miner Farm Rd. over Great Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.