US Bridges

Red River Road over Red River

Poor

Hamilton County, New York · 11.3 MI SW of Indian Lake · Structure no. 000000002263670

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
1996 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Red River Road over Red River is a steel culvert carrying Red River Road over Red River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2016. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesRed River Road
CrossesRed River
Location11.3 MI SW of Indian Lake
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.68985, -74.75143
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (1996)
Projected traffic83 by 2016
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 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$211,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red River Road over Red River built?

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

What condition is Red River Road over Red River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 59 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Red River Road over Red River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Red River Road over Red River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.