US Bridges

Lowdale Road over Moose Rvr Pwr Can

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 4 MI E of Lyons Falls · Structure no. 000000003339750

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

About this bridge

Lowdale Road over Moose Rvr Pwr Can is a steel truss - thru carrying Lowdale Road over Moose Rvr Pwr Can 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 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLowdale Road
CrossesMoose Rvr Pwr Can
Location4 MI E of Lyons Falls
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.61863, -75.30466
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowdale Road over Moose Rvr Pwr Can built?

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

What condition is Lowdale Road over Moose Rvr Pwr Can 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lowdale Road over Moose Rvr Pwr Can carry?

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

How long is Lowdale Road over Moose Rvr Pwr Can?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Lowdale Road over Moose Rvr Pwr Can?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.