Bailey Road over Independence River
PoorPosted for loadLewis County, New York · 1.3 MI NE of Sperryville · Structure no. 000000002220750
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bailey Road over Independence River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Bailey Road over Independence River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1900, 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bailey Road over Independence River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bailey Road over Independence River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bailey Road over Independence River carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Bailey Road over Independence River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Bailey Road over Independence River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.