US Bridges

Carlott Road over Spruce Mill Brook

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Essex County, New York · 2.5 M W RTE.9 & CR 12 Int · Structure no. 000000003371030

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlott Road over Spruce Mill Brook is a concrete frame carrying Carlott Road over Spruce Mill 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 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 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarlott Road
CrossesSpruce Mill Brook
Location2.5 M W RTE.9 & CR 12 Int
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.28989, -73.61063
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2021)
Projected traffic4 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$375,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carlott Road over Spruce Mill Brook built?

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

What condition is Carlott Road over Spruce Mill 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 Carlott Road over Spruce Mill Brook carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Carlott Road over Spruce Mill Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Carlott Road over Spruce Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.