US Bridges

Slosson Road over Little Chazy River

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 2.8MI NE West Chazy · Structure no. 000000003336150

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slosson Road over Little Chazy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slosson Road over Little Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSlosson Road
CrossesLittle Chazy River
Location2.8MI NE West Chazy
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.84571, -73.46185
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$610,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slosson Road over Little Chazy River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slosson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Slosson Road over Little Chazy River carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Slosson Road over Little Chazy River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Slosson Road over Little Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.