US Bridges

CO RD 6 over N Br W Stony Ck

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 2.3 MI W Benson · Structure no. 000000003307270

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 6 over N Br W Stony Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 6 over N Br W Stony Ck in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 81 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesCO RD 6
CrossesN Br W Stony Ck
Location2.3 MI W Benson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.24245, -74.33207
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2021)
Projected traffic227 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$391,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 6 over N Br W Stony Ck built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CO RD 6 over N Br W Stony Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 6 over N Br W Stony Ck carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 6 over N Br W Stony Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 6 over N Br W Stony Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.