US Bridges

Pond Road over Hatch Brook

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 2.6 MI SW Mountain View · Structure no. 000000003337830

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Road over Hatch Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Pond Road over Hatch Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesPond Road
CrossesHatch Brook
Location2.6 MI SW Mountain View
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.68344, -74.1905
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2016)
Projected traffic169 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$351,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pond Road over Hatch Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Road over Hatch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pond Road over Hatch Brook carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pond Road over Hatch Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Road over Hatch Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.