US Bridges

Emeryville Road over Power Inlet Chanl

PoorClosed to traffic

St. Lawrence County, New York · Located in Emeryville · Structure no. 000000002259360

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emeryville Road over Power Inlet Chanl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emeryville Road over Power Inlet Chanl in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesEmeryville Road
CrossesPower Inlet Chanl
LocationLocated in Emeryville
Coordinates44.29684, -75.36587
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
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2019)
Projected traffic209 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$504,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emeryville Road over Power Inlet Chanl built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emeryville Road over Power Inlet Chanl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Emeryville Road over Power Inlet Chanl carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Emeryville Road over Power Inlet Chanl?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Emeryville Road over Power Inlet Chanl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.