US Bridges

Marshey Road over Wbr.Oswegatchie R

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, New York · 2.5 MI S of Harrisville · Structure no. 000000003339960

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshey Road over Wbr.Oswegatchie R is a steel truss - thru carrying Marshey Road over Wbr.Oswegatchie R in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 196 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2038. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshey Road
CrossesWbr.Oswegatchie R
Location2.5 MI S of Harrisville
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.12599, -75.32934
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2018)
Projected traffic274 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshey Road over Wbr.Oswegatchie R built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshey Road over Wbr.Oswegatchie R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Marshey Road over Wbr.Oswegatchie R carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Marshey Road over Wbr.Oswegatchie R?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Marshey Road over Wbr.Oswegatchie R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.