US Bridges

Pine Grove Road over Independence River

Good

Lewis County, New York · 3.3 MI NE of Glenfield · Structure no. 000000003339860

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
873
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Grove Road over Independence River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Grove Road over Independence River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 873 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPine Grove Road
CrossesIndependence River
Location3.3 MI NE of Glenfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.73072, -75.36517
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic873 (2018)
Projected traffic1,222 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Grove Road over Independence River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Grove Road over Independence 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Grove Road over Independence River carry?

About 873 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pine Grove Road over Independence River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Grove Road over Independence River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.