US Bridges

RTE 3 over Indian River

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT 3 + Cl · Structure no. 000000001000620

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,847
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 3 over Indian River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 3 over Indian River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,847 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,874 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 3
CrossesIndian River
Location0.1 MI W JCT 3 + Cl
RouteState Highway 3
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.06958, -75.48989
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,847 (2021)
Projected traffic2,874 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 3 over Indian River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 3 over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 3 over Indian River carry?

About 2,847 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 3 over Indian River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns RTE 3 over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.