FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LAZY RIVER ROAD

Carrying LAZY RIVER ROAD over GRASSE RIVER

2.4 MI E OF HERMON, St. Lawrence, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LAZY RIVER ROAD

The LAZY RIVER ROAD bridge in St. Lawrence, New York carries LAZY RIVER ROAD over GRASSE RIVER. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.1 meters (135 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 184 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 3/9. 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. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LAZY RIVER ROAD compares

▼ 13.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of New York bridges
326
Bridges in St. Lawrence · 20 in Poor condition
LAZY RIVER ROAD 28.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.1
Serviceability /30
15.5
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
28.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
41.1 m (135 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
184 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003341820

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

LAZY RIVER ROAD 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 LAZY RIVER ROAD against other structures in St. Lawrence and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

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 LAZY RIVER ROAD?

LAZY RIVER ROAD in St. Lawrence, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LAZY RIVER ROAD inspected?

LAZY RIVER ROAD'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 184 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAZY RIVER ROAD 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 LAZY RIVER ROAD?

LAZY RIVER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LAZY RIVER ROAD?

LAZY RIVER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LAZY RIVER ROAD and does age affect safety?

LAZY RIVER ROAD was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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