US Bridges

Dry Bridge Road over CSX Transportation

FairPosted for load

St. Lawrence County, New York · Just South of Norwood · Structure no. 000000002266010

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
81 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
526
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Bridge Road over CSX Transportation is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Bridge Road over CSX Transportation in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 load restriction.

It carries about 526 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Bridge Road
CrossesCSX Transportation
LocationJust South of Norwood
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.73992, -74.98753
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2018)
Projected traffic736 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$557,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Bridge Road over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Bridge Road over CSX Transportation 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 Dry Bridge Road over CSX Transportation carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dry Bridge Road over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Bridge Road over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.