US Bridges

CR 6 over New Pond Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · .5 MI E of Exit 30 - I87 · Structure no. 000000003302640

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over New Pond Brook is a concrete frame carrying CR 6 over New Pond Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCR 6
CrossesNew Pond Brook
Location.5 MI E of Exit 30 - I87
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.07603, -73.65944
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2020)
Projected traffic333 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$762,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 over New Pond Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 over New Pond Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 6 over New Pond Brook carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 over New Pond Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 over New Pond Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.