US Bridges

Russell Road over Lawrence Brook

Good

Franklin County, New York · 2MI NW Moira · Structure no. 000000003337230

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over Lawrence Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Russell Road over Lawrence Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRussell Road
CrossesLawrence Brook
Location2MI NW Moira
Coordinates44.83628, -74.58916
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2016)
Projected traffic118 by 2036
Trucks17%
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$665,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Road over Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Road over Lawrence 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 Russell Road over Lawrence Brook carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.