US Bridges

Cannan Road over Roaring Brook

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 2.2 MI E of Martinsburg · Structure no. 000000002220630

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannan Road over Roaring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cannan 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCannan Road
CrossesRoaring Brook
Location2.2 MI E of Martinsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.74326, -75.42546
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2015)
Projected traffic99 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$392,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cannan Road over Roaring Brook built?

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

What condition is Cannan Road over Roaring 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 Cannan Road over Roaring Brook carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Cannan Road over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cannan Road over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.