US Bridges

Floodwood Road over Long Pond Outlet

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, New York · 3.5 MI West of Rt 30 · Structure no. 000000003371010

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floodwood Road over Long Pond Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Floodwood Road over Long Pond Outlet in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesFloodwood Road
CrossesLong Pond Outlet
Location3.5 MI West of Rt 30
Coordinates44.3387, -74.40182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2020)
Projected traffic81 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$663,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floodwood Road over Long Pond Outlet built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floodwood Road over Long Pond Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Floodwood Road over Long Pond Outlet carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Floodwood Road over Long Pond Outlet?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Floodwood Road over Long Pond Outlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.