US Bridges

Saybrook Valley Ro over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1 MI E Oak Hill · Structure no. 000000003200840

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saybrook Valley Ro over Ten Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saybrook Valley Ro over Ten Mile Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSaybrook Valley Ro
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location1 MI E Oak Hill
Coordinates42.41399, -74.1298
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2019)
Projected traffic94 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$755,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saybrook Valley Ro over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saybrook Valley Ro over Ten Mile Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Saybrook Valley Ro over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Saybrook Valley Ro over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Saybrook Valley Ro over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.