US Bridges

French Road over Four Mile Brook

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 1 MI SE of Morehouseville · Structure no. 000000003307370

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

French Road over Four Mile Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying French Road over Four Mile Brook in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFrench Road
CrossesFour Mile Brook
Location1 MI SE of Morehouseville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.37959, -74.76134
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2021)
Projected traffic38 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$339,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was French Road over Four Mile Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is French Road over Four Mile Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does French Road over Four Mile Brook carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is French Road over Four Mile Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns French Road over Four Mile Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.