US Bridges

CR 17 over Mud Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 1.5 Mi. N.E. Rte. 9 Keesv · Structure no. 000000003370450

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over Mud Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17 over Mud Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 17
CrossesMud Brook
Location1.5 Mi. N.E. Rte. 9 Keesv
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.51359, -73.45385
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2021)
Projected traffic556 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17 over Mud Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 over Mud 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 17 over Mud Brook carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over Mud Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over Mud Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.