US Bridges

RTE 149 over Indian River

Fair

Washington County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT 22 & 149 · Structure no. 000000001038510

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 149 over Indian River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 96 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 3,402 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,548 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 149
CrossesIndian River
Location0.1 MI W JCT 22 & 149
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates43.39268, -73.26453
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 149 over Indian River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 149 over Indian River 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 June 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 149 over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.