US Bridges

Lowdale Road over Moose River

Good

Lewis County, New York · In Lyonsdale · Structure no. 000000003339740

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowdale Road over Moose River is a steel truss - thru carrying Lowdale Road over Moose River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2031. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLowdale Road
CrossesMoose River
LocationIn Lyonsdale
Coordinates43.61886, -75.30408
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2011)
Projected traffic32 by 2031
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowdale Road over Moose River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowdale Road over Moose 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lowdale Road over Moose River carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Lowdale Road over Moose River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Lowdale Road over Moose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.