US Bridges

Fraser Road over Oswegatchie River

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · Inter W/ CO RD 12 · Structure no. 000000003221690

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fraser Road over Oswegatchie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fraser Road over Oswegatchie 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFraser Road
CrossesOswegatchie River
LocationInter W/ CO RD 12
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.30497, -75.58424
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$418,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fraser Road over Oswegatchie River built?

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

What condition is Fraser Road over Oswegatchie River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fraser Road over Oswegatchie River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Fraser Road over Oswegatchie River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Fraser Road over Oswegatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.