Ford Street over Chaumont River
FairJefferson County, New York · In Hamlet of Lafargeville · Structure no. 000000003339510
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ford Street over Chaumont River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ford Street over Chaumont River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ford Street over Chaumont River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ford Street over Chaumont River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Ford Street over Chaumont River carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Ford Street over Chaumont River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ford Street over Chaumont River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.