Caroline Street over Chaumont River
FairJefferson County, New York · 0.05 MI SW JCT RT12 · Structure no. 000000003366610
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,228
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caroline Street over Chaumont River is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying Caroline Street over Chaumont River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older 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 5 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 1,228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,719 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Caroline Street over Chaumont River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Caroline 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Caroline Street over Chaumont River carry?
About 1,228 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Caroline Street over Chaumont River?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Caroline Street over Chaumont River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.