US Bridges

Rathburn Road over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2 Miles SW of Oswego · Structure no. 000000003209130

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rathburn Road over Abandoned Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rathburn Road over Abandoned Railroad in Oswego 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 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRathburn Road
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location2 Miles SW of Oswego
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.42924, -76.5171
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2018)
Projected traffic809 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rathburn Road over Abandoned Railroad built?

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

What condition is Rathburn Road over Abandoned Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rathburn Road over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rathburn Road over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rathburn Road over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.