US Bridges

Round Lake Road over Long Lake Outlet

PoorPosted for load

Oneida County, New York · 5.5 MI N Forestport · Structure no. 000000002205740

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Lake Road over Long Lake Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Round Lake Road over Long Lake Outlet in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRound Lake Road
CrossesLong Lake Outlet
Location5.5 MI N Forestport
Coordinates43.51802, -75.20474
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Round Lake Road over Long Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Round Lake Road over Long Lake Outlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Round Lake Road over Long Lake Outlet carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Round Lake Road over Long Lake Outlet?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Round Lake Road over Long Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.