US Bridges

Blue Ridge Road over Trib Branch River

Fair

Essex County, New York · Boreas Road in No. Hudson · Structure no. 000000003302650

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Road over Trib Branch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Road over Trib Branch River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Road
CrossesTrib Branch River
LocationBoreas Road in No. Hudson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.95446, -73.83634
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2018)
Projected traffic235 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Road over Trib Branch River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Road over Trib Branch River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Road over Trib Branch River carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Blue Ridge Road over Trib Branch River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Road over Trib Branch River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.