Lewis-Wadhams RD over Spruce Mill Brook
PoorEssex County, New York · 1 Miles East of Lewis · Structure no. 000000003302260
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 154
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lewis-Wadhams RD over Spruce Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis-Wadhams RD over Spruce Mill Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 115 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lewis-Wadhams RD over Spruce Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Lewis-Wadhams RD over Spruce Mill Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Lewis-Wadhams RD over Spruce Mill Brook carry?
About 154 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lewis-Wadhams RD over Spruce Mill Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Lewis-Wadhams RD over Spruce Mill Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.