US Bridges

Jessup River Road over Jessup River

Poor

Hamilton County, New York · 8 Miles N.West Speculator · Structure no. 000000003368320

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway 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 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJessup River Road
CrossesJessup River
Location8 Miles N.West Speculator
Coordinates43.56228, -74.42979
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2017)
Projected traffic27 by 2037
Trucks29%
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

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$351,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jessup River Road over Jessup River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jessup River Road over Jessup 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 October 2023.

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

About 19 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Jessup River Road over Jessup River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jessup River Road over Jessup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.