US Bridges

Fork Road over Deer River

Good

Lewis County, New York · 3.1 MI SW of New Boston · Structure no. 000000003339870

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fork Road over Deer River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fork Road over Deer River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFork Road
CrossesDeer River
Location3.1 MI SW of New Boston
Coordinates43.77386, -75.75827
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2018)
Projected traffic57 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$683,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fork Road over Deer River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fork Road over Deer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fork Road over Deer River carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fork Road over Deer River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fork Road over Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.