US Bridges

Old Northville RD over East Stony Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · .2 Mile W of Hope Valley · Structure no. 000000003307340

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Northville RD over East Stony Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Northville RD over East Stony Creek in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1930, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Northville RD
CrossesEast Stony Creek
Location.2 Mile W of Hope Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.26194, -74.20691
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2018)
Projected traffic242 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$974,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Northville RD over East Stony Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Northville RD over East Stony Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Northville RD over East Stony Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Northville RD over East Stony Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Northville RD over East Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.