US Bridges

Bartlett Road over Clifford Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 2 MI NW Keene · Structure no. 000000003302330

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartlett Road over Clifford Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Bartlett Road over Clifford Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBartlett Road
CrossesClifford Brook
Location2 MI NW Keene
Coordinates44.27525, -73.81635
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bartlett Road over Clifford Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bartlett Road over Clifford 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 Bartlett Road over Clifford Brook carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bartlett Road over Clifford Brook?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bartlett Road over Clifford Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.