US Bridges

Fish Hatchery RD over Putnam Creek

Good

Essex County, New York · .25 MI E Crown Point Ctr · Structure no. 000000003301840

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery RD over Putnam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish Hatchery RD over Putnam Creek in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFish Hatchery RD
CrossesPutnam Creek
Location.25 MI E Crown Point Ctr
Coordinates43.94318, -73.46314
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2021)
Projected traffic36 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$381,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish Hatchery RD over Putnam Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Hatchery RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fish Hatchery RD over Putnam Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fish Hatchery RD over Putnam Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery RD over Putnam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.