US Bridges

Lake Shore Road over Litt Chazy River

Good

Clinton County, New York · 1.2 MI N Chazy Landing · Structure no. 000000003336080

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
457
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Road over Litt Chazy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lake Shore Road over Litt Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLake Shore Road
CrossesLitt Chazy River
Location1.2 MI N Chazy Landing
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.90445, -73.3828
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2021)
Projected traffic640 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$925,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Road over Litt Chazy River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Lake Shore Road over Litt 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Road over Litt Chazy River carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Road over Litt Chazy River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Road over Litt Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.