US Bridges

Fraternal Land RD over Paradox Creek

Good

Essex County, New York · At Paradox · Structure no. 000000003302480

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fraternal Land RD over Paradox Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fraternal Land RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFraternal Land RD
CrossesParadox Creek
LocationAt Paradox
Coordinates43.89359, -73.64646
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic196 by 2038
Trucks3%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fraternal Land RD over Paradox Creek built?

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

What condition is Fraternal Land RD over Paradox Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fraternal Land RD over Paradox Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fraternal Land RD over Paradox Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fraternal Land RD over Paradox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.