US Bridges

Kimballs Mill RD over WB Oswegatchie Rv

Poor

Lewis County, New York · 6 MI South of Harrisville · Structure no. 000000002220360

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimballs Mill RD over WB Oswegatchie Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kimballs Mill RD over WB Oswegatchie Rv in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesKimballs Mill RD
CrossesWB Oswegatchie Rv
Location6 MI South of Harrisville
Coordinates44.0862, -75.34915
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic56 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$507,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimballs Mill RD over WB Oswegatchie Rv built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Kimballs Mill RD over WB Oswegatchie Rv 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kimballs Mill RD over WB Oswegatchie Rv carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Kimballs Mill RD over WB Oswegatchie Rv?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kimballs Mill RD over WB Oswegatchie Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.