US Bridges

Lamberton Road over English River

Good

Clinton County, New York · 2.3 Mi. W of Mooers Forks · Structure no. 000000003336490

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamberton Road over English River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lamberton Road over English River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 219 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLamberton Road
CrossesEnglish River
Location2.3 Mi. W of Mooers Forks
Coordinates44.95921, -73.68612
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2020)
Projected traffic307 by 2040
Trucks17%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$742,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lamberton Road over English River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lamberton Road over English River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Lamberton Road over English River carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Lamberton Road over English River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lamberton Road over English River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.