US Bridges

Hulbert Road over Spruce Mill Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 2.5MI NE Village of Lewis · Structure no. 000000003302250

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hulbert Road over Spruce Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hulbert Road over Spruce Mill Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHulbert Road
CrossesSpruce Mill Brook
Location2.5MI NE Village of Lewis
Coordinates44.28682, -73.52169
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2018)
Projected traffic111 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hulbert Road over Spruce Mill Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hulbert Road over Spruce Mill Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hulbert Road over Spruce Mill Brook carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hulbert Road over Spruce Mill Brook?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hulbert Road over Spruce Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.