US Bridges

Pond Road over Ingraham Stream

Fair

Franklin County, New York · .7 Mile S of Owls Head · Structure no. 000000003337810

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
573
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Road over Ingraham Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond Road over Ingraham Stream in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 573 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 802 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesPond Road
CrossesIngraham Stream
Location.7 Mile S of Owls Head
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.72591, -74.17059
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2018)
Projected traffic802 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$436,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pond Road over Ingraham Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Road over Ingraham Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pond Road over Ingraham Stream carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pond Road over Ingraham Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Road over Ingraham Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.