US Bridges

Tappin Road over Great Chazy River

Good

Clinton County, New York · 1.2 MI W of Mooers · Structure no. 000000003336260

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
429
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tappin Road over Great Chazy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tappin Road over Great Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTappin Road
CrossesGreat Chazy River
Location1.2 MI W of Mooers
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.95816, -73.60398
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2021)
Projected traffic601 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Tappin Road over Great Chazy River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tappin 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 Tappin Road over Great Chazy River carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tappin Road over Great Chazy River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tappin Road over Great Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.