Elm Street over Great Chazy River
FairClinton County, New York · Champlain · Structure no. 000000003363310
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,021
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Great Chazy River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Elm Street over Great Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 88 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 5 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 2,021 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,829 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Great Chazy River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Elm Street over 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 2023.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Great Chazy River carry?
About 2,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Great Chazy River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Great Chazy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.