US Bridges

Depot Street over Indian River

Good

Jefferson County, New York · In Natural Bridge · Structure no. 000000003339140

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot Street over Indian River is a concrete frame carrying Depot Street over Indian River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesDepot Street
CrossesIndian River
LocationIn Natural Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.06663, -75.49093
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2020)
Projected traffic333 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$634,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Depot Street over Indian River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Depot Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Depot Street over Indian River carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Depot Street over Indian River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Depot Street over Indian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.