Garden Road over Indian River
PoorClosed to trafficJefferson County, New York · In Philadelphia · Structure no. 000000003339390
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garden Road over Indian River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Garden Road over Indian River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden Road over Indian River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garden Road over Indian River 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 Garden Road over Indian River carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Garden Road over Indian River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Garden Road over Indian River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.