Whitesville Road over Shingle Gulf
PoorLewis County, New York · 2.4 MI N of Barnes Cors. · Structure no. 000000003340280
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 238
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitesville Road over Shingle Gulf is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitesville Road over Shingle Gulf in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2 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.
It carries about 238 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitesville Road over Shingle Gulf built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitesville Road over Shingle Gulf 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Whitesville Road over Shingle Gulf carry?
About 238 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Whitesville Road over Shingle Gulf?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Whitesville Road over Shingle Gulf?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.