US Bridges

Macdonald Road over Styles Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · 4 MI NE Keene · Structure no. 000000003302390

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macdonald Road over Styles Brook is a steel culvert carrying Macdonald Road over Styles Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMacdonald Road
CrossesStyles Brook
Location4 MI NE Keene
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.29981, -73.73024
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$210,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macdonald Road over Styles Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macdonald Road over Styles Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Macdonald Road over Styles Brook carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Macdonald Road over Styles Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Macdonald Road over Styles Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.