US Bridges

County Road 194 over Indian River

Good

Jefferson County, New York · In Village of Antwerp · Structure no. 000000001008690

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 194 over Indian River is a masonry arch - deck carrying County Road 194 over Indian River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 145 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2037. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 194
CrossesIndian River
LocationIn Village of Antwerp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.19808, -75.60693
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2017)
Projected traffic841 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 194 over Indian River built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is County Road 194 over Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 194 over Indian River carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 194 over Indian River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 194 over Indian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.