Eel Weir Road over Oswegatchie River
GoodSt. Lawrence County, New York · 4.5 Miles NW of Huvelton · Structure no. 000000003341450
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,075
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eel Weir Road over Oswegatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eel Weir Road over Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,505 by 2038. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eel Weir Road over Oswegatchie River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Eel Weir 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Eel Weir Road over Oswegatchie River carry?
About 1,075 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Eel Weir Road over Oswegatchie River?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Eel Weir Road over Oswegatchie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.