US Bridges

CR 6 over Hatch Brook

Good

Hamilton County, New York · 1.7 Miles East of Benson · Structure no. 000000003307290

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over Hatch Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 6 over Hatch Brook in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 229 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 6
CrossesHatch Brook
Location1.7 Miles East of Benson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.25276, -74.26158
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2021)
Projected traffic321 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$596,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 over Hatch Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 over Hatch Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 6 over Hatch Brook carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 over Hatch Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 over Hatch Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.