US Bridges

Lyons Falls Road over Moose River

Fair

Lewis County, New York · Located in Lyons Falls · Structure no. 000000003339720

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
671
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Falls Road over Moose River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyons Falls Road over Moose River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 939 by 2017. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons Falls Road
CrossesMoose River
LocationLocated in Lyons Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.61634, -75.35626
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (1997)
Projected traffic939 by 2017
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyons Falls Road over Moose River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons Falls Road over Moose 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lyons Falls Road over Moose River carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Falls Road over Moose River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Falls Road over Moose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.