US Bridges

Dock Street over Mill Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · Port Henry over Mill Ck · Structure no. 000000001074360

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dock Street over Mill Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dock Street over Mill Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDock Street
CrossesMill Brook
LocationPort Henry over Mill Ck
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates44.05131, -73.45248
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2019)
Projected traffic1,028 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$429,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dock Street over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dock Street over Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dock Street over Mill Brook carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dock Street over Mill Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dock Street over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.