US Bridges

Hearts Content RD over Kiskatom Brook

Fair

Greene County, New York · 4 MI S JCT Rts 23 <32 · Structure no. 000000003303250

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
742
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hearts Content RD over Kiskatom Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hearts Content RD over Kiskatom Brook in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHearts Content RD
CrossesKiskatom Brook
Location4 MI S JCT Rts 23 <32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24858, -74.00969
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2021)
Projected traffic774 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$910,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hearts Content RD over Kiskatom Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hearts Content RD over Kiskatom Brook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hearts Content RD over Kiskatom Brook carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hearts Content RD over Kiskatom Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hearts Content RD over Kiskatom Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.