US Bridges

Fullerville Road over W B Oswegatchie R

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · In Fullerville Iron Works · Structure no. 000000003340960

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fullerville Road over W B Oswegatchie R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fullerville Road over W B Oswegatchie R in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 60 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 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFullerville Road
CrossesW B Oswegatchie R
LocationIn Fullerville Iron Works
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.26546, -75.34421
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2015)
Projected traffic354 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fullerville Road over W B Oswegatchie R built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Fullerville Road over W B Oswegatchie R 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fullerville Road over W B Oswegatchie R carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fullerville Road over W B Oswegatchie R?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fullerville Road over W B Oswegatchie R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.