River Road over Oswegatchie River
GoodSt. Lawrence County, New York · .8 MI E of Newtons Falls · Structure no. 000000003340780
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 115
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Oswegatchie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 years old, older 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Oswegatchie River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Oswegatchie River carry?
About 115 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Oswegatchie River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Oswegatchie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.