US Bridges

RTE 970H over RTE 374

Fair

Clinton County, New York · JCT Rts 374 + 3 · Structure no. 000000001060660

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,224
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 970H over RTE 374 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 970H over RTE 374 in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,224 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,514 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 970H
CrossesRTE 374
LocationJCT Rts 374 + 3
RouteState Highway 970H
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.70594, -73.62021
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,224 (2018)
Projected traffic1,514 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 970H over RTE 374 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 970H over RTE 374 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 970H over RTE 374 carry?

About 1,224 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 970H over RTE 374?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 970H over RTE 374?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.