Dock Street over Mill Brook
PoorPosted for loadEssex County, New York · Port Henry Marina · Structure no. 000000003302570
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 734
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dock Street over Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dock Street over Mill Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 734 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dock Street over Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dock Street over Mill Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Dock Street over Mill Brook carry?
About 734 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dock Street over Mill Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dock Street over Mill Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.