US Bridges

Rock RD over Indian River

Good

Jefferson County, New York · Btw Trn Areas 20 & 14B · Structure no. DAPFORDRU000016

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Rock RD over Indian River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock RD over Indian River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRock RD
CrossesIndian River
LocationBtw Trn Areas 20 & 14B
Coordinates44.133, -75.48622
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
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$31,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock RD over Indian River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rock RD over Indian River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rock RD over Indian River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Rock RD over Indian River?

It is owned by the Army.