US Bridges

County Route 6 over Lawrence Brook

Fair

Franklin County, New York · .5 Mile NW of Moira · Structure no. 000000003338110

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
591
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6 over Lawrence Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 6 over Lawrence Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 6
CrossesLawrence Brook
Location.5 Mile NW of Moira
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.82306, -74.56606
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2017)
Projected traffic827 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$520,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 6 over Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 6 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 County Route 6 over Lawrence Brook carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 6 over Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6 over Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.