US Bridges

Worth Road over W Br Deer River

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 14 Miles West of Lowville · Structure no. 000000002220670

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Worth Road over W Br Deer River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Worth Road over W Br Deer River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesWorth Road
CrossesW Br Deer River
Location14 Miles West of Lowville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.75085, -75.75549
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic6 by 2038
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$483,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Worth Road over W Br Deer River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Worth Road over W Br Deer River 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 Worth Road over W Br Deer River carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Worth Road over W Br Deer River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Worth Road over W Br Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.