Old State Road over Deer River
PoorPosted for loadLewis County, New York · 2.3 MI SW of Deer River · Structure no. 000000003340100
- Built
- 1891
- 134 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old State Road over Deer River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Old State Road over Deer River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1891, so it is 134 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old State Road over Deer River built?
It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old State Road over Deer River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Old State Road over Deer River carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Old State Road over Deer River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Old State Road over Deer River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.