US Bridges

Molly Nye Road over Walton Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 1.3 MI SW of Keene · Structure no. 000000003369230

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Molly Nye Road over Walton Brook is a concrete frame carrying Molly Nye Road over Walton Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMolly Nye Road
CrossesWalton Brook
Location1.3 MI SW of Keene
Coordinates44.243, -73.80755
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2021)
Projected traffic45 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$357,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Molly Nye Road over Walton Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Molly Nye Road over Walton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Molly Nye Road over Walton Brook carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Molly Nye Road over Walton Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Molly Nye Road over Walton Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.