US Bridges

Long Pond Road over W B Oswegatchie R

Good

Lewis County, New York · 7.4 Miles NE of Belfort · Structure no. 000000003340020

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Pond Road over W B Oswegatchie R is a steel truss - thru carrying Long Pond Road over W B Oswegatchie R 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 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLong Pond Road
CrossesW B Oswegatchie R
Location7.4 Miles NE of Belfort
Coordinates43.98017, -75.21655
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (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 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Pond 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 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 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Long Pond Road over W B Oswegatchie R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.