US Bridges

CR 2 over Putnam Creek

Fair

Essex County, New York · One MI NE Crown Pt Center · Structure no. 000000003301830

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
427
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2 over Putnam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 2 over Putnam Creek in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2
CrossesPutnam Creek
LocationOne MI NE Crown Pt Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.95049, -73.45795
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2018)
Projected traffic598 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2 over Putnam Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2 over Putnam Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2 over Putnam Creek carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 2 over Putnam Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2 over Putnam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.