US Bridges

Long Pond Road over W B Oswegatchie R

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, New York · 6.4 Miles NE of Belfort · Structure no. 000000003340010

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Pond Road over W B Oswegatchie R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Pond Road over W B Oswegatchie R in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Pond Road
CrossesW B Oswegatchie R
Location6.4 Miles NE of Belfort
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.97553, -75.23421
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2021)
Projected traffic162 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$599,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Pond Road over W B Oswegatchie R built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Pond Road over W B 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Long Pond Road over W B Oswegatchie R carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Long Pond Road over W B Oswegatchie R?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Long Pond Road over W B Oswegatchie R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.