US Bridges

Gardner ST over Goose Bay

Poor

Jefferson County, New York · On Gardner ST 0.25 MI Off · Structure no. 000000002267830

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner ST over Goose Bay is a concrete tee beam carrying Gardner ST over Goose Bay in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesGardner ST
CrossesGoose Bay
LocationOn Gardner ST 0.25 MI Off
Coordinates44.24436, -76.07882
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2017)
Projected traffic318 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$309,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gardner ST over Goose Bay built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardner ST over Goose Bay 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Gardner ST over Goose Bay carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Gardner ST over Goose Bay?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Gardner ST over Goose Bay?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.