US Bridges

Peabody Road over Oswegatchie River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 2 MI N of Gourverneur · Structure no. 000000003341050

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peabody Road over Oswegatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peabody Road over Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2038. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPeabody Road
CrossesOswegatchie River
Location2 MI N of Gourverneur
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.37841, -75.48392
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2018)
Projected traffic267 by 2038
Trucks3%
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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peabody Road over Oswegatchie River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peabody 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Peabody Road over Oswegatchie River carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Peabody Road over Oswegatchie River?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Peabody Road over Oswegatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.