US Bridges

Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 2.0 MI NE of Talcville · Structure no. 000000003221090

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTalcville Road
CrossesOswegatchie River
Location2.0 MI NE of Talcville
Coordinates44.31494, -75.26972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2021)
Projected traffic147 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Talcville Road over Oswegatchie 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.