Plank Road over Great Chazy River
PoorClinton County, New York · 1.5 MI N of Ledger Corner · Structure no. 000000003336390
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 710
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plank Road over Great Chazy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plank Road over Great Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 994 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plank Road over Great Chazy River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Plank 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Plank Road over Great Chazy River carry?
About 710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Plank Road over Great Chazy River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Plank Road over Great Chazy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.