US Bridges

Island Branch Road over Island Branch Oswegatchi

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 2.0 MI NE of Hailesboro · Structure no. 000000003340980

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Branch Road over Island Branch Oswegatchi is a steel truss - thru carrying Island Branch Road over Island Branch Oswegatchi in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 64 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIsland Branch Road
CrossesIsland Branch Oswegatchi
Location2.0 MI NE of Hailesboro
Coordinates44.3226, -75.41386
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2018)
Projected traffic239 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Island Branch Road over Island Branch Oswegatchi built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Island Branch Road over Island Branch Oswegatchi 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Island Branch Road over Island Branch Oswegatchi carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Island Branch Road over Island Branch Oswegatchi?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Island Branch Road over Island Branch Oswegatchi?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.