US Bridges

County Road 5 over Deer River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · .2M SW Main St. Rt 5 Int. · Structure no. 000000003337950

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,329
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Deer River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 5 over Deer River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,386 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesDeer River
Location.2M SW Main St. Rt 5 Int.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.71469, -74.55337
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2018)
Projected traffic1,386 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$894,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5 over Deer River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over Deer 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Deer River carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Deer River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.