US Bridges

Armitage RD over Clyde River

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, New York · 5.5 Mi.Se of Clyde · Structure no. 000000003314800

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
134 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armitage RD over Clyde River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armitage RD over Clyde River in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 93 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2038. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesArmitage RD
CrossesClyde River
Location5.5 Mi.Se of Clyde
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02075, -76.80614
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2018)
Projected traffic385 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Armitage RD over Clyde River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Armitage RD over Clyde River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Armitage RD over Clyde River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Armitage RD over Clyde River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Armitage RD over Clyde River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.