US Bridges

Pulp Mill Road over Chateaugay River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1 MI SW of Chateaugay · Structure no. 000000003337650

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulp Mill Road over Chateaugay River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulp Mill Road over Chateaugay River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesPulp Mill Road
CrossesChateaugay River
Location1 MI SW of Chateaugay
Coordinates44.90652, -74.08786
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2021)
Projected traffic441 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulp Mill Road over Chateaugay River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulp Mill Road over Chateaugay 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pulp Mill Road over Chateaugay River carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pulp Mill Road over Chateaugay River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pulp Mill Road over Chateaugay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.