US Bridges

Nysdec Truck Road over Deer River

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, New York · 3.6 MI E of Dickinson Cnt · Structure no. 000000003366730

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2016 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Nysdec Truck Road over Deer River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nysdec Truck Road over Deer River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1939, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesNysdec Truck Road
CrossesDeer River
Location3.6 MI E of Dickinson Cnt
Coordinates44.7196, -74.47955
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2016)
Projected traffic17 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nysdec Truck Road over Deer River built?

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

What condition is Nysdec Truck Road over Deer 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 Nysdec Truck Road over Deer River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nysdec Truck Road over Deer River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nysdec Truck Road over Deer River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.