US Bridges

Lavalley Road over Great Chazy River

Good

Clinton County, New York · 3 Miles SE of Mooers · Structure no. 000000003336220

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lavalley Road over Great Chazy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lavalley Road over Great Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2037. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLavalley Road
CrossesGreat Chazy River
Location3 Miles SE of Mooers
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.93644, -73.52477
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2017)
Projected traffic812 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lavalley Road over Great Chazy River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lavalley Road over Great 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lavalley Road over Great Chazy River carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lavalley Road over Great Chazy River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lavalley Road over Great Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.