US Bridges

Jerden Falls Road over W B Oswegatchie R

Good

Lewis County, New York · 4.4 MI NE of Indian River · Structure no. 000000003340000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerden Falls Road over W B Oswegatchie R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jerden Falls Road over W B Oswegatchie R in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesJerden Falls Road
CrossesW B Oswegatchie R
Location4.4 MI NE of Indian River
Coordinates44.01526, -75.32275
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$806,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerden Falls Road over W B Oswegatchie R built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerden Falls Road over W B Oswegatchie R 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jerden Falls Road over W B Oswegatchie R carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Jerden Falls Road over W B Oswegatchie R?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jerden Falls Road over W B Oswegatchie R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.