US Bridges

Rockwell Road over Cornwallville Crk

Good

Greene County, New York · 3 Miles SE of Durham · Structure no. 000000003200870

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockwell Road over Cornwallville Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockwell Road over Cornwallville Crk in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRockwell Road
CrossesCornwallville Crk
Location3 Miles SE of Durham
Coordinates42.37006, -74.14653
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating97 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2017)
Projected traffic144 by 2037
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$612,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockwell Road over Cornwallville Crk built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockwell Road over Cornwallville Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rockwell Road over Cornwallville Crk carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rockwell Road over Cornwallville Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rockwell Road over Cornwallville Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.