US Bridges

Rondaxe Road over N Br Moose River

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 4 MI NE of Old Forge · Structure no. 000000002204940

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rondaxe Road over N Br Moose River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rondaxe Road over N Br Moose River in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 115 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRondaxe Road
CrossesN Br Moose River
Location4 MI NE of Old Forge
Coordinates43.76312, -74.92048
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rondaxe Road over N Br Moose River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Rondaxe Road over N Br Moose River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rondaxe Road over N Br Moose River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rondaxe Road over N Br Moose River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rondaxe Road over N Br Moose River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.