US Bridges

Mountain View RD over Mtn.View Lk.Outlt

Good

Franklin County, New York · .2M SE Rt 27 Beach RD Int · Structure no. 000000003337580

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain View RD over Mtn.View Lk.Outlt is a steel truss - thru carrying Mountain View RD over Mtn.View Lk.Outlt in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 126 years old, older 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain View RD
CrossesMtn.View Lk.Outlt
Location.2M SE Rt 27 Beach RD Int
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.70408, -74.13827
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2017)
Projected traffic309 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$965,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain View RD over Mtn.View Lk.Outlt built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Mountain View RD over Mtn.View Lk.Outlt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain View RD over Mtn.View Lk.Outlt carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mountain View RD over Mtn.View Lk.Outlt?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain View RD over Mtn.View Lk.Outlt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.