Forge Hollow Road over Mill Brook
PoorEssex County, New York · 1.5MI. N of Port Henry · Structure no. 000000003301780
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 247
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forge Hollow Road over Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forge Hollow Road over Mill Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forge Hollow Road over Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forge Hollow Road over Mill Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Forge Hollow Road over Mill Brook carry?
About 247 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Forge Hollow Road over Mill Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Forge Hollow Road over Mill Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.