US Bridges

Joes Road over Roaring Brook

Good

Lewis County, New York · Joes Road · Structure no. 000000001078890

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2000 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Joes Road over Roaring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joes Road over Roaring Brook in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2020. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJoes Road
CrossesRoaring Brook
LocationJoes Road
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.58006, -75.61724
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2000)
Projected traffic7 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joes Road over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joes Road over Roaring Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Joes Road over Roaring Brook carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Joes Road over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Joes Road over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).