Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River
PoorSt. Lawrence County, New York · In Talcville · Structure no. 000000003340890
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Talcville Road over Oswegatchie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.