US Bridges

RTE 374 over Great Chazy River

Good

Clinton County, New York · 6 MI NW of Dannemora · Structure no. 000000001046930

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,287
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 374 over Great Chazy River is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 374 over Great Chazy River in Clinton 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 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 1,287 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,342 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 374
CrossesGreat Chazy River
Location6 MI NW of Dannemora
RouteState Highway 374
Coordinates44.77174, -73.80672
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating102 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,287 (2021)
Projected traffic1,342 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 374 over Great Chazy River built?

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

What condition is RTE 374 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 374 over Great Chazy River carry?

About 1,287 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 374 over Great Chazy River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns RTE 374 over Great Chazy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.