US Bridges

County Road 23 over Oswegatchie River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1 Mile S RTE 58 23 Int. · Structure no. 000000003340880

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
381
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Oswegatchie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 23 over Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesOswegatchie River
Location1 Mile S RTE 58 23 Int.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.26808, -75.20716
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2015)
Projected traffic533 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Oswegatchie River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Oswegatchie River carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Oswegatchie River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Oswegatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.