US Bridges

Schibley Road over Moose River

PoorPosted for load

Lewis County, New York · 1.4 MI E of Lyons Falls · Structure no. 000000003339770

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schibley Road over Moose River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schibley Road over Moose River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchibley Road
CrossesMoose River
Location1.4 MI E of Lyons Falls
Coordinates43.61247, -75.33729
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$471,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schibley Road over Moose River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schibley Road over Moose River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Schibley Road over Moose River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Schibley Road over Moose River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Schibley Road over Moose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.