US Bridges

Barnhart Island RD over S Ch ST Lawrence R

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · Barnhart Is & S Ch ST Law · Structure no. 000000005523630

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,078 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2000 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Barnhart Island RD over S Ch ST Lawrence R is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Barnhart Island RD over S Ch ST Lawrence R in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 69 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 925 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2020. The structure is 1,078 ft (328.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBarnhart Island RD
CrossesS Ch ST Lawrence R
LocationBarnhart Is & S Ch ST Law
Coordinates44.99471, -74.84414
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,078 ft (328.6 m)
Longest span509 ft (155.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2000)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$48.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnhart Island RD over S Ch ST Lawrence R built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Barnhart Island RD over S Ch ST Lawrence R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Barnhart Island RD over S Ch ST Lawrence R carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Barnhart Island RD over S Ch ST Lawrence R?

The structure is 1,078 ft (328.6 m) long with a longest span of 509 ft (155.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Barnhart Island RD over S Ch ST Lawrence R?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.