Kempshall Mountain over Fishing Brook
PoorClosed to trafficHamilton County, New York · 8 Miles East of Long Lake · Structure no. 000000001079950
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Kempshall Mountain over Fishing Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kempshall Mountain over Fishing Brook in Hamilton 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kempshall Mountain over Fishing Brook built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kempshall Mountain over Fishing Brook 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Kempshall Mountain over Fishing Brook carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Kempshall Mountain over Fishing Brook?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Kempshall Mountain over Fishing Brook?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.