US Bridges

County Road 5 over Stony Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · At Canaan · Structure no. 000000003342540

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
523
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Stony Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 5 over Stony Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesStony Kill
LocationAt Canaan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41189, -73.44863
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2020)
Projected traffic732 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$592,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5 over Stony Kill built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over Stony Kill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Stony Kill carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Stony Kill?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Stony Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.