US Bridges

Dec Road over Cedar River Flow

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 11.3 Mi.Sw of Indian Lake · Structure no. 000000002263640

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33
1997 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Dec Road over Cedar River Flow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dec Road over Cedar River Flow in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2017. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDec Road
CrossesCedar River Flow
Location11.3 Mi.Sw of Indian Lake
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.72618, -74.47257
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (1997)
Projected traffic46 by 2017
Trucks6%
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$608,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dec Road over Cedar River Flow built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dec Road over Cedar River Flow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dec Road over Cedar River Flow carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dec Road over Cedar River Flow?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Dec Road over Cedar River Flow?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.