US Bridges

County Road 24 over Little Chazy River

Good

Clinton County, New York · 1 MI NE of West Chazy · Structure no. 000000001046250

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Little Chazy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 24 over Little Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesLittle Chazy River
Location1 MI NE of West Chazy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.82718, -73.49297
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2021)
Projected traffic393 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$585,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Little Chazy River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Little Chazy River carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Little Chazy River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Little Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.