US Bridges

Narrows Road over Chateaugay Narrows

Good

Clinton County, New York · 1.6MI NW Merrill · Structure no. 000000003336650

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Narrows Road over Chateaugay Narrows is a concrete arch - deck carrying Narrows Road over Chateaugay Narrows in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesNarrows Road
CrossesChateaugay Narrows
Location1.6MI NW Merrill
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.7798, -73.98381
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2020)
Projected traffic489 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Narrows Road over Chateaugay Narrows built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Narrows Road over Chateaugay Narrows 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Narrows Road over Chateaugay Narrows carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Narrows Road over Chateaugay Narrows?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Narrows Road over Chateaugay Narrows?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.