US Bridges

Nysdec Truck Road over Deer River

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, New York · 3 Miles SW of Skerry · Structure no. 000000003366740

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2020 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Nysdec Truck Road over Deer River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nysdec Truck Road over Deer River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesNysdec Truck Road
CrossesDeer River
Location3 Miles SW of Skerry
Coordinates44.73174, -74.41974
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$221,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nysdec Truck Road over Deer River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 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?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Nysdec Truck Road over Deer River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Nysdec Truck Road over Deer River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.