US Bridges

Jessup River Road over Jessup River

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · Perkins Clearing · Structure no. 000000001079910

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Jessup River Road over Jessup River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jessup River Road over Jessup River in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2016. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJessup River Road
CrossesJessup River
LocationPerkins Clearing
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.51858, -74.57014
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic1 by 2016
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$284,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jessup River Road over Jessup River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jessup River Road over Jessup River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jessup River Road over Jessup River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jessup River Road over Jessup River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Jessup River Road over Jessup River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.