US Bridges

RTE 190 over Great Chazy River

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 2.2 MI NE Alder Bend · Structure no. 000000003336330

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,246
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 190 over Great Chazy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 190 over Great Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 77 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 5,246 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,295 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 190
CrossesGreat Chazy River
Location2.2 MI NE Alder Bend
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates44.86708, -73.68758
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,246 (2020)
Projected traffic5,295 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 190 over Great Chazy River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 190 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 190 over Great Chazy River carry?

About 5,246 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 190 over Great Chazy River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 190 over Great Chazy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.