US Bridges

CR 13 over Gulf Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 1 Mile East of Keene · Structure no. 000000003302310

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Gulf Brook is a concrete frame carrying CR 13 over Gulf Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 13
CrossesGulf Brook
Location1 Mile East of Keene
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.25778, -73.78094
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2017)
Projected traffic112 by 2037
Trucks10%
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$672,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 over Gulf Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 over Gulf 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Gulf Brook carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Gulf Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Gulf Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.