US Bridges

West Church Street over Little Chazy River

Good

Clinton County, New York · .8 MI W JCT SH 22 & CR 24 · Structure no. 000000003369220

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,098
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Church Street over Little Chazy River is a concrete frame carrying West Church Street over Little Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,537 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Church Street
CrossesLittle Chazy River
Location.8 MI W JCT SH 22 & CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.819, -73.52357
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2021)
Projected traffic1,537 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$301,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Church Street over Little Chazy River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Church Street over Little Chazy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does West Church Street over Little Chazy River carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Church Street over Little Chazy River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Church Street over Little Chazy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.