US Bridges

Old Furnace Road over Paradox Creek

Fair

Essex County, New York · 2 Mi. N of Paradox · Structure no. 000000003302470

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Furnace Road over Paradox Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Furnace Road over Paradox Creek in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Furnace Road
CrossesParadox Creek
Location2 Mi. N of Paradox
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.9171, -73.63838
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2018)
Projected traffic328 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$380,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Furnace Road over Paradox Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Furnace Road over Paradox Creek 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 Old Furnace Road over Paradox Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Furnace Road over Paradox Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Old Furnace Road over Paradox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.