US Bridges

Lake Roxanne Road over Nbr Great Chazy R

Fair

Clinton County, New York · .5MI W Ellenburg Depot · Structure no. 000000003336590

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Roxanne Road over Nbr Great Chazy R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Roxanne Road over Nbr Great Chazy R in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 74 years old, older 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Roxanne Road
CrossesNbr Great Chazy R
Location.5MI W Ellenburg Depot
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.90518, -73.80056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2020)
Projected traffic174 by 2040
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$638,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Roxanne Road over Nbr Great Chazy R built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Lake Roxanne Road over Nbr Great Chazy R 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Roxanne Road over Nbr Great Chazy R carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Lake Roxanne Road over Nbr Great Chazy R?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Roxanne Road over Nbr Great Chazy R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.