US Bridges

RTE 812 over Indian River

Fair

Lewis County, New York · At Indian River · Structure no. 000000003339940

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,153
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 812 over Indian River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 812 over Indian River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,163 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 812
CrossesIndian River
LocationAt Indian River
RouteState Highway 812
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.9757, -75.36912
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2018)
Projected traffic1,163 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 812 over Indian River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 812 over Indian River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 812 over Indian River carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 812 over Indian River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 812 over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.