US Bridges

Shevlin Road over Minerva Stream

FairPosted for load

Essex County, New York · 2 Miles NE of Minerva · Structure no. 000000003302010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shevlin Road over Minerva Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shevlin Road over Minerva Stream in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesShevlin Road
CrossesMinerva Stream
Location2 Miles NE of Minerva
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.81906, -73.93812
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2018)
Projected traffic4 by 2038
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$392,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shevlin Road over Minerva Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Shevlin Road over Minerva Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Shevlin Road over Minerva Stream carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shevlin Road over Minerva Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Shevlin Road over Minerva Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.