US Bridges

Terrien Road over Great Chazy River

Poor

Clinton County, New York · 3.2 Mi. S of Jct. of SH19 · Structure no. 000000003336380

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terrien Road over Great Chazy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terrien Road over Great Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTerrien Road
CrossesGreat Chazy River
Location3.2 Mi. S of Jct. of SH19
Coordinates44.84078, -73.71934
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$489,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Terrien Road over Great Chazy River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terrien Road over Great Chazy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 18 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Terrien Road over Great Chazy River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Terrien Road over Great Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.