US Bridges

RTE 149 over Indian River

Good

Washington County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT RTE 149 & 28 · Structure no. 000000001038490

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,402
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 149 over Indian River is a concrete frame carrying RTE 149 over Indian River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 3,402 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,548 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 149
CrossesIndian River
Location0.1 MI W JCT RTE 149 & 28
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates43.37153, -73.28541
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,402 (2016)
Projected traffic3,548 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$905,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 149 over Indian River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 149 over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 149 over Indian River carry?

About 3,402 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 149 over Indian River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 149 over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.