US Bridges

River Road over W Is Br Oswegachi

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1 Mile SE of Governeur · Structure no. 000000002221220

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
868
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over W Is Br Oswegachi is a steel culvert carrying River Road over W Is Br Oswegachi in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 868 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesW Is Br Oswegachi
Location1 Mile SE of Governeur
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.31383, -75.45066
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2018)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$417,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over W Is Br Oswegachi built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over W Is Br Oswegachi 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 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over W Is Br Oswegachi carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Road over W Is Br Oswegachi?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns River Road over W Is Br Oswegachi?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.