US Bridges

Slosson Road over Little Chazy River

Good

Clinton County, New York · 3.5 MI NE of West Chazy · Structure no. 000000003336170

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 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 concrete frame carrying Slosson Road over Little Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSlosson Road
CrossesLittle Chazy River
Location3.5 MI NE of West Chazy
Coordinates44.84478, -73.47068
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 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$614,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slosson Road over Little Chazy River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slosson Road over Little 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 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Slosson Road over Little Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.