US Bridges

Fowlersville Road over Moose River

Good

Lewis County, New York · 3.2 MI E of Lyonsdale · Structure no. 000000003339810

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowlersville Road over Moose River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fowlersville Road over Moose River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFowlersville Road
CrossesMoose River
Location3.2 MI E of Lyonsdale
Coordinates43.62349, -75.27378
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2020)
Projected traffic118 by 2040
Trucks17%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fowlersville Road over Moose River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fowlersville 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fowlersville Road over Moose River carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Fowlersville Road over Moose River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fowlersville Road over Moose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.