US Bridges

Oregon Plains RD over Lyons Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · In Bloomingdale · Structure no. 000000003302750

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
742
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oregon Plains RD over Lyons Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oregon Plains RD over Lyons Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOregon Plains RD
CrossesLyons Brook
LocationIn Bloomingdale
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.41227, -74.08862
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2011)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2031
Trucks10%
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$552,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oregon Plains RD over Lyons Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oregon Plains RD over Lyons Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Oregon Plains RD over Lyons Brook carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oregon Plains RD over Lyons Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Oregon Plains RD over Lyons Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.