US Bridges

Schaffer Road over Norton Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · .1 MI Schaffer RD / CR 9N · Structure no. 000000003369860

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schaffer Road over Norton Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Schaffer Road over Norton Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 273 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSchaffer Road
CrossesNorton Brook
Location.1 MI Schaffer RD / CR 9N
Coordinates44.23428, -73.77251
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2021)
Projected traffic382 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$322,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schaffer Road over Norton Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schaffer Road over Norton 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Schaffer Road over Norton Brook carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Schaffer Road over Norton Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Schaffer Road over Norton Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.