US Bridges

Harris Road over W.Br.Sugar River

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 2.4 MI W Constableville · Structure no. 000000003340420

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Road over W.Br.Sugar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harris Road over W.Br.Sugar River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris Road
CrossesW.Br.Sugar River
Location2.4 MI W Constableville
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.56508, -75.46496
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2015)
Projected traffic95 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$314,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris Road over W.Br.Sugar River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Harris Road over W.Br.Sugar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Harris Road over W.Br.Sugar River carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Harris Road over W.Br.Sugar River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Road over W.Br.Sugar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.