US Bridges

Bailey Road over Sugar River

Good

Lewis County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Locust Grove · Structure no. 000000003339640

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Road over Sugar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bailey Road over Sugar River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBailey Road
CrossesSugar River
Location1.5 MI SW of Locust Grove
Coordinates43.54954, -75.39858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2015)
Projected traffic186 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$838,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Road over Sugar River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Road over Sugar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey Road over Sugar River carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Road over Sugar River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Road over Sugar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.