US Bridges

North Point RD over South Pond Outlet

Poor

Hamilton County, New York · 0.4 MI SW of Deerland · Structure no. 000000003307210

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Point RD over South Pond Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Point RD over South Pond Outlet in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 95 years old, older 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 3 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNorth Point RD
CrossesSouth Pond Outlet
Location0.4 MI SW of Deerland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.93542, -74.46181
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2017)
Projected traffic98 by 2037
Trucks15%
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

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$491,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Point RD over South Pond Outlet built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is North Point RD over South Pond Outlet 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does North Point RD over South Pond Outlet carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is North Point RD over South Pond Outlet?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns North Point RD over South Pond Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.