US Bridges

Little River Road over Little River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 3.5 Miles NE of Pyrites · Structure no. 000000003340670

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little River Road over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little River Road over Little River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLittle River Road
CrossesLittle River
Location3.5 Miles NE of Pyrites
Coordinates44.54013, -75.12801
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2018)
Projected traffic260 by 2038
Trucks1%
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$960,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little River Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little River Road over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Little River Road over Little River carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little River Road over Little River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Little River Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.