US Bridges

Bald Mountain RD over Shaw Brook

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, New York · 3.3 MI N Bld Mt RD & Lp R · Structure no. 000000005524540

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Bald Mountain RD over Shaw Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bald Mountain RD over Shaw Brook in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1940, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBald Mountain RD
CrossesShaw Brook
Location3.3 MI N Bld Mt RD & Lp R
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.03046, -75.19602
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bald Mountain RD over Shaw Brook built?

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

What condition is Bald Mountain RD over Shaw Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bald Mountain RD over Shaw Brook carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Bald Mountain RD over Shaw Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bald Mountain RD over Shaw Brook?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.