US Bridges

County Road 43 over Sugar River

Fair

Lewis County, New York · .9 MI E of Talcottville · Structure no. 000000003339690

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
254
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 43 over Sugar River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 43 over Sugar River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2037. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 43
CrossesSugar River
Location.9 MI E of Talcottville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.53182, -75.35009
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2017)
Projected traffic356 by 2037
Trucks3%
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$921,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 43 over Sugar River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County Road 43 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 43 over Sugar River carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 43 over Sugar River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 43 over Sugar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.