US Bridges

Bucks Lane over Gulf Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · Village of Keene · Structure no. 000000003302320

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucks Lane over Gulf Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bucks Lane over Gulf Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBucks Lane
CrossesGulf Brook
LocationVillage of Keene
Coordinates44.25568, -73.79075
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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$618,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bucks Lane over Gulf Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucks Lane 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bucks Lane over Gulf Brook carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Bucks Lane over Gulf Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Bucks Lane over Gulf Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.