US Bridges

Elm Ridge Road over Indian River

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 1.5 Mi.N.Of Evans Mills · Structure no. 000000003339070

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Ridge Road over Indian River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Ridge Road over Indian River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2037. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesElm Ridge Road
CrossesIndian River
Location1.5 Mi.N.Of Evans Mills
Coordinates44.11127, -75.78237
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2017)
Projected traffic854 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Ridge Road over Indian River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Ridge Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Ridge Road over Indian River carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elm Ridge Road over Indian River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Ridge Road over Indian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.