US Bridges

Devils Den RD over Great Chazy River

Fair

Clinton County, New York · .6MI S Hamlet Altona · Structure no. 000000003336320

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,618
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devils Den RD over Great Chazy River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Devils Den RD over Great Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 1,618 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDevils Den RD
CrossesGreat Chazy River
Location.6MI S Hamlet Altona
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.88013, -73.65561
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,618 (2021)
Projected traffic2,265 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$312,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Devils Den RD over Great Chazy River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devils Den RD over Great 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Devils Den RD over Great Chazy River carry?

About 1,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Devils Den RD over Great Chazy River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Devils Den RD over Great Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.