US Bridges

Jewett RD over Plum Brook

Good

Franklin County, New York · .8MI S Westville Center · Structure no. 000000003338150

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
591
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewett RD over Plum Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jewett RD over Plum Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 66 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJewett RD
CrossesPlum Brook
Location.8MI S Westville Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.93415, -74.39841
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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$567,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jewett RD over Plum Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Jewett RD over Plum 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jewett RD over Plum Brook carry?

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

How long is Jewett RD over Plum Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jewett RD over Plum Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.