US Bridges

Vorce Road over Deer River

Good

Lewis County, New York · 2.3 MI NE of Copenhagen · Structure no. 000000003369170

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vorce Road over Deer River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vorce Road over Deer River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesVorce Road
CrossesDeer River
Location2.3 MI NE of Copenhagen
Coordinates43.91695, -75.64624
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2020)
Projected traffic179 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vorce Road over Deer River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vorce Road over Deer 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Vorce Road over Deer River carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Vorce Road over Deer River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Vorce Road over Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.