US Bridges

Duprey Road over Little Chazy River

Fair

Clinton County, New York · .6MI S Chazy · Structure no. 000000003336110

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
294
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duprey Road over Little Chazy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duprey Road over Little Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDuprey Road
CrossesLittle Chazy River
Location.6MI S Chazy
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.88066, -73.4343
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2020)
Projected traffic412 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$998,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duprey Road over Little Chazy River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duprey Road over Little Chazy River 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 Duprey Road over Little Chazy River carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Duprey Road over Little Chazy River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Duprey Road over Little Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.