US Bridges

Lewisburg Road over Indian River

PoorClosed to traffic

Jefferson County, New York · TR 14B & Main Impact Area · Structure no. DAPFORDRU000014

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2018
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Lewisburg Road over Indian River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewisburg Road over Indian River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLewisburg Road
CrossesIndian River
LocationTR 14B & Main Impact Area
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.11792, -75.52114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2016)
Projected traffic4 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewisburg Road over Indian River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewisburg 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 May 2018.

How much traffic does Lewisburg Road over Indian River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Lewisburg Road over Indian River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lewisburg Road over Indian River?

It is owned by the Army.