US Bridges

RTE 190 over Stillwater Brook

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 2.1MI SW Altona · Structure no. 000000003336370

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,246
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 190 over Stillwater Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 190 over Stillwater Brook in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 77 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 5 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 5,246 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,295 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRTE 190
CrossesStillwater Brook
Location2.1MI SW Altona
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates44.86058, -73.67463
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,246 (2020)
Projected traffic5,295 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$775,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 190 over Stillwater Brook built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 190 over Stillwater Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 190 over Stillwater Brook carry?

About 5,246 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 190 over Stillwater Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 190 over Stillwater Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.