US Bridges

Youmell Rd. over Deer River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 3 MI N of North Lawrence · Structure no. 000000003340560

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
396
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youmell Rd. over Deer River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Youmell Rd. over Deer River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesYoumell Rd.
CrossesDeer River
Location3 MI N of North Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.84444, -74.68677
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2018)
Projected traffic554 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$730,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Youmell Rd. over Deer River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youmell Rd. over Deer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Youmell Rd. over Deer River carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Youmell Rd. over Deer River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Youmell Rd. over Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.