US Bridges

Earlville Road over Marble River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 0.5 MI NE of Chateaugay · Structure no. 000000003338220

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
334
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earlville Road over Marble River is a steel culvert carrying Earlville Road over Marble River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEarlville Road
CrossesMarble River
Location0.5 MI NE of Chateaugay
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.93645, -74.06229
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2020)
Projected traffic468 by 2040
Trucks17%
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$319,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Earlville Road over Marble River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Earlville Road over Marble 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Earlville Road over Marble River carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Earlville Road over Marble River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns Earlville Road over Marble River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.