US Bridges

Scriver Road over English River

PoorPosted for load

Clinton County, New York · 3.4 MI NW of Mooers · Structure no. 000000003336440

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scriver Road over English River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scriver Road over English River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesScriver Road
CrossesEnglish River
Location3.4 MI NW of Mooers
Coordinates44.99615, -73.6554
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic49 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$716,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scriver Road over English River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scriver Road over English 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Scriver Road over English River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Scriver Road over English River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Scriver Road over English River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.