US Bridges

Conserv Dept Road over Stephens Pond Out

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 10.3 MI NW of Indian Lake · Structure no. 000000002263700

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
1996 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Conserv Dept Road over Stephens Pond Out is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conserv Dept Road over Stephens Pond Out in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2016. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesConserv Dept Road
CrossesStephens Pond Out
Location10.3 MI NW of Indian Lake
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.83764, -74.38552
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1996)
Projected traffic21 by 2016
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conserv Dept Road over Stephens Pond Out built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conserv Dept Road over Stephens Pond Out 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Conserv Dept Road over Stephens Pond Out carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Conserv Dept Road over Stephens Pond Out?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Conserv Dept Road over Stephens Pond Out?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.