US Bridges

Emeryville Road over Oswegatchie River

GoodClosed to traffic

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of Fowler · Structure no. 000000003221180

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emeryville Road over Oswegatchie River is a steel truss - thru carrying Emeryville Road over Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEmeryville Road
CrossesOswegatchie River
Location1.5 MI NE of Fowler
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.29714, -75.36629
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed5 mi (8 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emeryville Road over Oswegatchie River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emeryville 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Emeryville Road over Oswegatchie River carry?

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

How long is Emeryville Road over Oswegatchie River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Emeryville Road over Oswegatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.