US Bridges

County Road 2 over Putnam Creek

Fair

Essex County, New York · 1.5 MI W of Crown Point · Structure no. 000000003302550

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
427
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Putnam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2 over Putnam Creek in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 31 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesPutnam Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Crown Point
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.94404, -73.48602
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2018)
Projected traffic598 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2 over Putnam Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is County Road 2 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 County Road 2 over Putnam Creek carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Putnam Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Putnam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.