US Bridges

Roadway over Lock O2

FairPosted for load

Oswego County, New York · Lock 02 - Fulton Ny · Structure no. 000000004434090

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over Lock O2 is a steel movable - swing carrying Roadway over Lock O2 in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 5 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2022. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesRoadway
CrossesLock O2
LocationLock 02 - Fulton Ny
Coordinates43.31679, -76.41472
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2002)
Projected traffic70 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over Lock O2 built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over Lock O2 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Roadway over Lock O2 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Roadway over Lock O2?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over Lock O2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.