Waterville Road over Big Brook
GoodJefferson County, New York · 7MI S E of Adams · Structure no. 000000003338560
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 174
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waterville Road over Big Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waterville Road over Big Brook in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 174 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waterville Road over Big Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Waterville Road over Big 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Waterville Road over Big Brook carry?
About 174 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Waterville Road over Big Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Waterville Road over Big Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.