US Bridges

Wedge Road over Indian River

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 3.3 MI South of Theresa · Structure no. 000000003339360

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wedge Road over Indian River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wedge Road over Indian River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWedge Road
CrossesIndian River
Location3.3 MI South of Theresa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.17464, -75.78298
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2020)
Projected traffic724 by 2040
Trucks10%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wedge Road over Indian River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wedge 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wedge Road over Indian River carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wedge Road over Indian River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wedge Road over Indian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.