US Bridges

N Hudsn Moriah RD over Black Brook

FairPosted for load

Essex County, New York · 3 MI NE North Hudson · Structure no. 000000003301940

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
393
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hudsn Moriah RD over Black Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying N Hudsn Moriah RD over Black Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 393 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesN Hudsn Moriah RD
CrossesBlack Brook
Location3 MI NE North Hudson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.9911, -73.688
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2021)
Projected traffic409 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$520,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Hudsn Moriah RD over Black Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is N Hudsn Moriah RD over Black Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N Hudsn Moriah RD over Black Brook carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N Hudsn Moriah RD over Black Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns N Hudsn Moriah RD over Black Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.