US Bridges

Belfort Road over Ni Mo Power Canal

Good

Lewis County, New York · At Belfort · Structure no. 000000003340050

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
753
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belfort Road over Ni Mo Power Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Belfort Road over Ni Mo Power Canal in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 753 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBelfort Road
CrossesNi Mo Power Canal
LocationAt Belfort
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.92758, -75.33229
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2021)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$726,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belfort Road over Ni Mo Power Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belfort Road over Ni Mo Power Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Belfort Road over Ni Mo Power Canal carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Belfort Road over Ni Mo Power Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Belfort Road over Ni Mo Power Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.