US Bridges

CR 42 over W Br Deer Creek

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1.9MI SE Fort Covington · Structure no. 000000003338170

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
483
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42 over W Br Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 42 over W Br Deer Creek in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 483 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR 42
CrossesW Br Deer Creek
Location1.9MI SE Fort Covington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.96574, -74.47128
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2017)
Projected traffic676 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42 over W Br Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42 over W Br Deer Creek 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 CR 42 over W Br Deer Creek carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 42 over W Br Deer Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42 over W Br Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.