US Bridges

River Road over Fall Brook

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, New York · 2.9 MI S of Port Leyden · Structure no. 000000002220600

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Fall Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Fall 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesFall Brook
Location2.9 MI S of Port Leyden
Coordinates43.54617, -75.31697
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2018)
Projected traffic127 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$567,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Fall Brook built?

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

What condition is River Road over Fall Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Fall Brook carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Fall Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Fall Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.