US Bridges

Duane RD over Lake Titus Stream

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, New York · .1 MI S of Malone · Structure no. 000000003338070

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,746
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duane RD over Lake Titus Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Duane RD over Lake Titus Stream in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 86 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,746 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,821 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesDuane RD
CrossesLake Titus Stream
Location.1 MI S of Malone
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.83155, -74.28095
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,746 (2018)
Projected traffic1,821 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$404,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duane RD over Lake Titus Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Duane RD over Lake Titus Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Duane RD over Lake Titus Stream carry?

About 1,746 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Duane RD over Lake Titus Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Duane RD over Lake Titus Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.