US Bridges

River Street over W B Oswegatchie R

Fair

Lewis County, New York · Village of Harrisville · Structure no. 000000002267310

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
502
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Street over W B Oswegatchie R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Street over W B Oswegatchie R in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 703 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiver Street
CrossesW B Oswegatchie R
LocationVillage of Harrisville
Coordinates44.15458, -75.31903
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2020)
Projected traffic703 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$876,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Street over W B Oswegatchie R built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Street over W B Oswegatchie R 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 2023.

How much traffic does River Street over W B Oswegatchie R carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is River Street over W B Oswegatchie R?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns River Street over W B Oswegatchie R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.