US Bridges

County Road 48 over Sugar River

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Lewis County, New York · At Constableville Fire Hl · Structure no. 000000003340370

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
572
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 48 over Sugar River is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 48 over Sugar River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 48
CrossesSugar River
LocationAt Constableville Fire Hl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.56278, -75.42844
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2019)
Projected traffic801 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$628,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 48 over Sugar River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 48 over Sugar River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 48 over Sugar River carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 48 over Sugar River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 48 over Sugar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.