US Bridges

Mill Road over Lawrence Brook

Fair

Franklin County, New York · .5 MI NW of Moira · Structure no. 000000002219900

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
514
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over Lawrence Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Road over Lawrence Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 514 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Road
CrossesLawrence Brook
Location.5 MI NW of Moira
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.82031, -74.56636
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2020)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$242,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Road over Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Road over Lawrence Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Road over Lawrence Brook carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mill Road over Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Road over Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.