US Bridges

London Bridge RD over Canada Lake Inlet

Good

Fulton County, New York · At East End of Canada Lak · Structure no. 000000003306900

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

London Bridge RD over Canada Lake Inlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying London Bridge RD over Canada Lake Inlet in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 196 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLondon Bridge RD
CrossesCanada Lake Inlet
LocationAt East End of Canada Lak
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.16296, -74.49546
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2021)
Projected traffic274 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$573,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was London Bridge RD over Canada Lake Inlet built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is London Bridge RD over Canada Lake Inlet 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 London Bridge RD over Canada Lake Inlet carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is London Bridge RD over Canada Lake Inlet?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns London Bridge RD over Canada Lake Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.