US Bridges

Phelps Brook Lane over Phelps Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · 0.9 MI NE Keene Valley · Structure no. 000000003302430

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phelps Brook Lane over Phelps Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Phelps Brook Lane over Phelps Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 377 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPhelps Brook Lane
CrossesPhelps Brook
Location0.9 MI NE Keene Valley
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.20018, -73.77809
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2017)
Projected traffic528 by 2037
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$272,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phelps Brook Lane over Phelps Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Phelps Brook Lane over Phelps 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 2023.

How much traffic does Phelps Brook Lane over Phelps Brook carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Phelps Brook Lane over Phelps Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Phelps Brook Lane over Phelps Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.