US Bridges

CR 16 over Nbr Great Chazy River

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 3 Miles West of Mooers · Structure no. 000000003336400

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
692
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Nbr Great Chazy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 16 over Nbr Great Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2036. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16
CrossesNbr Great Chazy River
Location3 Miles West of Mooers
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.95639, -73.63925
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2016)
Projected traffic969 by 2036
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$983,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 over Nbr Great Chazy River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 over Nbr 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 CR 16 over Nbr Great Chazy River carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Nbr Great Chazy River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Nbr Great Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.