US Bridges

Hearts Content RD over Kiskatom Brook

Fair

Greene County, New York · CR31 North of SH 32 · Structure no. 000000003303260

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 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 concrete frame carrying Hearts Content RD over Kiskatom Brook in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHearts Content RD
CrossesKiskatom Brook
LocationCR31 North of SH 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.25963, -74.02173
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hearts Content RD over Kiskatom Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hearts Content RD over Kiskatom Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.