US Bridges

Veterans Road over Fivemile Creek

Good

Essex County, New York · .14 Mile West of Rt. 9N · Structure no. 000000002271960

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Road over Fivemile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Road over Fivemile Creek in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVeterans Road
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location.14 Mile West of Rt. 9N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.88004, -73.45236
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$630,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Road over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Road over Fivemile 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Road over Fivemile Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Veterans Road over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Road over Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.