US Bridges

Putnam Pond Campgr over Putnam Creek

Good

Essex County, New York · 3.5 M SW of Route 74 · Structure no. 000000001079860

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Putnam Pond Campgr over Putnam Creek is a concrete frame carrying Putnam Pond Campgr over Putnam Creek in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPutnam Pond Campgr
CrossesPutnam Creek
Location3.5 M SW of Route 74
Coordinates43.84074, -73.56797
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$486,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Putnam Pond Campgr over Putnam Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Putnam Pond Campgr over Putnam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Putnam Pond Campgr over Putnam Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Putnam Pond Campgr over Putnam Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Putnam Pond Campgr over Putnam Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.