COUNTY ROAD 48A
Carrying COUNTY ROAD 48A over RAQUETTE RIVER
1.5 MILES N OF NORWOOD, St. Lawrence, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 48A
The COUNTY ROAD 48A bridge in St. Lawrence, New York carries COUNTY ROAD 48A over RAQUETTE RIVER. It was built in 1892, making it 134 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1969, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 53.0 meters (174 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 152 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY ROAD 48A compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1892
- Last Reconstructed
- 1969
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 53.0 m (174 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 152 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003341430
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
COUNTY ROAD 48A is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare COUNTY ROAD 48A against other structures in St. Lawrence and across New York. New York bridges
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Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY ROAD 48A?
COUNTY ROAD 48A in St. Lawrence, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY ROAD 48A inspected?
COUNTY ROAD 48A's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 152 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 48A is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY ROAD 48A?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for COUNTY ROAD 48A.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 48A?
COUNTY ROAD 48A is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY ROAD 48A and does age affect safety?
COUNTY ROAD 48A was built in 1892, making it 134 years old and last reconstructed in 1969.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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