US Bridges

Cemetery Road over Schaffer Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 2 Miles South of Keene · Structure no. 000000003302360

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over Schaffer Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cemetery Road over Schaffer Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesSchaffer Brook
Location2 Miles South of Keene
Coordinates44.23398, -73.77985
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2016)
Projected traffic76 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$457,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Road over Schaffer Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over Schaffer 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Schaffer Brook carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over Schaffer Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over Schaffer Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.