US Bridges

Bryant Bridge RD over Mbr.Oswegatchie R

Good

Lewis County, New York · 8 Miles SE of Harrisville · Structure no. 000000002220320

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryant Bridge RD over Mbr.Oswegatchie R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bryant Bridge RD over Mbr.Oswegatchie R in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBryant Bridge RD
CrossesMbr.Oswegatchie R
Location8 Miles SE of Harrisville
Coordinates44.06497, -75.24111
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic28 by 2041
Trucks17%
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

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$499,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bryant Bridge RD over Mbr.Oswegatchie R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Bryant Bridge RD over Mbr.Oswegatchie R 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bryant Bridge RD over Mbr.Oswegatchie R carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Bryant Bridge RD over Mbr.Oswegatchie R?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bryant Bridge RD over Mbr.Oswegatchie R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.