CR 42 over Mckenzie Brook
FairEssex County, New York · 2 MI W Port Henry · Structure no. 000000003364150
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 523
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 42 over Mckenzie Brook is a concrete slab carrying CR 42 over Mckenzie Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 42 over Mckenzie Brook built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 42 over Mckenzie 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 42 over Mckenzie Brook carry?
About 523 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CR 42 over Mckenzie Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 42 over Mckenzie Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.