US Bridges

Jerden Falls Road over Mbr Oswegatchie R

Good

Lewis County, New York · 4.8 MI SE of Harrisville · Structure no. 000000002220340

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerden Falls Road over Mbr Oswegatchie R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jerden Falls Road over Mbr Oswegatchie R in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 51 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesJerden Falls Road
CrossesMbr Oswegatchie R
Location4.8 MI SE of Harrisville
Coordinates44.09918, -75.28172
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2021)
Projected traffic78 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$711,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerden Falls Road over Mbr Oswegatchie R built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Jerden Falls Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jerden Falls Road over Mbr Oswegatchie R carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Jerden Falls Road over Mbr Oswegatchie R?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jerden Falls Road over Mbr Oswegatchie R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.