US Bridges

County Road 2 over Putnam Creek

Good

Essex County, New York · 1 MI W Crown Pt · Structure no. 000000003302560

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
604
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 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 604 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesPutnam Creek
Location1 MI W Crown Pt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.94209, -73.50323
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2018)
Projected traffic846 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2 over Putnam Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 over Putnam 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Putnam Creek carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Putnam Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Putnam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.