US Bridges

Amy Hill RD over Putnam Creek

FairPosted for load

Essex County, New York · 7MI NW Ticonderoga · Structure no. 000000003302530

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amy Hill RD over Putnam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amy Hill RD over Putnam Creek in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesAmy Hill RD
CrossesPutnam Creek
Location7MI NW Ticonderoga
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.93066, -73.51018
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2021)
Projected traffic469 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$575,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amy Hill RD over Putnam Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amy Hill RD over Putnam 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 Amy Hill RD over Putnam Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Amy Hill RD over Putnam Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Amy Hill RD over Putnam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.