US Bridges

Oconnell Road over Styles Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 4 MI NE of Keene · Structure no. 000000003302380

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oconnell Road over Styles Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Oconnell Road over Styles Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOconnell Road
CrossesStyles Brook
Location4 MI NE of Keene
Coordinates44.29663, -73.74985
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2021)
Projected traffic3 by 2041
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oconnell Road over Styles Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oconnell Road over Styles 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 2023.

How much traffic does Oconnell Road over Styles Brook carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oconnell Road over Styles Brook?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Oconnell Road over Styles Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.