US Bridges

Hesseltine Road over Rocky Branch

Good

Essex County, New York · .06 MI NE of Rt 22 JCT · Structure no. 000000003371940

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hesseltine Road over Rocky Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hesseltine Road over Rocky Branch in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHesseltine Road
CrossesRocky Branch
Location.06 MI NE of Rt 22 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.35661, -73.71611
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$835,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hesseltine Road over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hesseltine Road over Rocky Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hesseltine Road over Rocky Branch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Hesseltine Road over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hesseltine Road over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.