US Bridges

Chisholm Road over Oswegatchie River

GoodPosted for load

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1 MI W of Wegatchie · Structure no. 000000003221700

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chisholm Road over Oswegatchie River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Chisholm Road over Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesChisholm Road
CrossesOswegatchie River
Location1 MI W of Wegatchie
Coordinates44.30683, -75.59391
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2018)
Projected traffic48 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chisholm Road over Oswegatchie River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chisholm 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 Chisholm Road over Oswegatchie River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Chisholm Road over Oswegatchie River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Chisholm Road over Oswegatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.