US Bridges

Lakeport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Poor

Madison County, New York · In Sullivan · Structure no. 000000003070780

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,144
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3 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 5,144 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,366 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeport Road
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
LocationIn Sullivan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07968, -75.87144
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,144 (2021)
Projected traffic5,366 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 5,144 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lakeport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.