US Bridges

Wawbeek Road over Panthr Swmp Out

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 1.7 MI SE of Wawbeek · Structure no. 000000003338230

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wawbeek Road over Panthr Swmp Out is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wawbeek Road over Panthr Swmp Out in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWawbeek Road
CrossesPanthr Swmp Out
Location1.7 MI SE of Wawbeek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.23304, -74.32174
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2014)
Projected traffic125 by 2034
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$528,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wawbeek Road over Panthr Swmp Out built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wawbeek Road over Panthr Swmp Out 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wawbeek Road over Panthr Swmp Out carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Wawbeek Road over Panthr Swmp Out?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wawbeek Road over Panthr Swmp Out?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.