US Bridges

Emeryville Road over Is.Br.Oswegatchie

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.4 MI E of Hailesboro · Structure no. 000000003221190

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emeryville Road over Is.Br.Oswegatchie is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emeryville Road over Is.Br.Oswegatchie in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEmeryville Road
CrossesIs.Br.Oswegatchie
Location1.4 MI E of Hailesboro
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.31407, -75.42228
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2019)
Projected traffic209 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emeryville Road over Is.Br.Oswegatchie built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emeryville Road over Is.Br.Oswegatchie 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Emeryville Road over Is.Br.Oswegatchie carry?

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

How long is Emeryville Road over Is.Br.Oswegatchie?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Emeryville Road over Is.Br.Oswegatchie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.