US Bridges

RTE 232 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · .3 MI E JCT I81 & SH 232 · Structure no. 000000001060540

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,590
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 232 over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 232 over CSX Transportation in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 5,590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,790 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 232
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.3 MI E JCT I81 & SH 232
RouteState Highway 232
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.91576, -75.97059
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,590 (2020)
Projected traffic6,790 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 232 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 232 over CSX Transportation 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 232 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 5,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 232 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 232 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.