US Bridges

Goodnow Road over Goodnow River

Good

Essex County, New York · 3 MI S Newcomb · Structure no. 000000003302030

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodnow Road over Goodnow River is a steel truss - thru carrying Goodnow Road over Goodnow River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2037. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGoodnow Road
CrossesGoodnow River
Location3 MI S Newcomb
Coordinates43.91441, -74.18604
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2017)
Projected traffic323 by 2037
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodnow Road over Goodnow River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodnow Road over Goodnow River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Goodnow Road over Goodnow River carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Goodnow Road over Goodnow River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Goodnow Road over Goodnow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.