US Bridges

Lake Shore Road over Riley Brook

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 1.8MI E Ingraham · Structure no. 000000003336070

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Road over Riley Brook is a concrete slab carrying Lake Shore Road over Riley Brook in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Road
CrossesRiley Brook
Location1.8MI E Ingraham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.80843, -73.3998
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2017)
Projected traffic427 by 2037
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$445,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Road over Riley Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore Road over Riley Brook 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 Lake Shore Road over Riley Brook carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Road over Riley Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Road over Riley Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.