US Bridges

Hanson Bridge RD over Indian River

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 8 MI NE of Redwood · Structure no. 000000003363390

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanson Bridge RD over Indian River is a steel truss - thru carrying Hanson Bridge RD 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesHanson Bridge RD
CrossesIndian River
Location8 MI NE of Redwood
Coordinates44.31454, -75.68161
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanson Bridge RD over Indian River built?

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

What condition is Hanson Bridge RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hanson Bridge RD over Indian River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Hanson Bridge RD over Indian River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Hanson Bridge RD over Indian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.