US Bridges

W Church Street over Little Chazy River

Fair

Clinton County, New York · .7 MI W of West Chazy · Structure no. 000000003336190

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,098
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Church Street over Little Chazy River is a concrete arch - deck carrying W Church Street over Little Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,537 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesW Church Street
CrossesLittle Chazy River
Location.7 MI W of West Chazy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.82044, -73.51011
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2021)
Projected traffic1,537 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$573,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Church Street over Little Chazy River built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Church Street 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 W Church Street over Little Chazy River carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Church Street over Little Chazy River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns W Church Street over Little Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.