Water Street over The Branch
GoodEssex County, New York · In Elizabethtown · Structure no. 000000003301690
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,197
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over The Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water Street over The Branch in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,197 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,076 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over The Branch built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street over The Branch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Water Street over The Branch carry?
About 2,197 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over The Branch?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over The Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.