US Bridges

Schwenk Road over Sugar River

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, New York · 2.3 MI W Constableville · Structure no. 000000002220790

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schwenk Road over Sugar River is a steel truss - thru carrying Schwenk Road over Sugar River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 116 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSchwenk Road
CrossesSugar River
Location2.3 MI W Constableville
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.56251, -75.45362
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schwenk Road over Sugar River built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Schwenk Road over Sugar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Schwenk Road over Sugar River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Schwenk Road over Sugar River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Schwenk Road over Sugar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.