US Bridges

Pike Road over Little River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.2 MI East of Canton · Structure no. 000000003220940

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,689
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pike Road over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pike Road over Little River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,689 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,765 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPike Road
CrossesLittle River
Location1.2 MI East of Canton
Coordinates44.58666, -75.13156
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,689 (2018)
Projected traffic3,765 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pike Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pike Road over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pike Road over Little River carry?

About 2,689 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pike Road over Little River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pike Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.