US Bridges

Ashley Road over Little Chazy River

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 2.6MI NE West Chazy · Structure no. 000000003336160

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashley Road over Little Chazy River is a concrete channel beam carrying Ashley Road over Little Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAshley Road
CrossesLittle Chazy River
Location2.6MI NE West Chazy
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.84645, -73.46907
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2021)
Projected traffic265 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashley Road over Little Chazy River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

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

About 189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ashley Road over Little Chazy River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ashley Road over Little Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.