US Bridges

Cumberland Avenue over Access Road Canadian Pa

Fair

Clinton County, New York · In Plattsburgh · Structure no. 000000002219660

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,112
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cumberland Avenue over Access Road Canadian Pa is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cumberland Avenue over Access Road Canadian Pa in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3,112 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCumberland Avenue
CrossesAccess Road Canadian Pa
LocationIn Plattsburgh
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.69984, -73.45057
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,112 (2021)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cumberland Avenue over Access Road Canadian Pa built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cumberland Avenue over Access Road Canadian Pa 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cumberland Avenue over Access Road Canadian Pa carry?

About 3,112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cumberland Avenue over Access Road Canadian Pa?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cumberland Avenue over Access Road Canadian Pa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.