US Bridges

Westminster Pk RD over Westminster Brook

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 4 MI N Int National Bridg · Structure no. 000000003339530

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
999
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westminster Pk RD over Westminster Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westminster Pk RD over Westminster Brook in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,399 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWestminster Pk RD
CrossesWestminster Brook
Location4 MI N Int National Bridg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.34464, -75.93534
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2015)
Projected traffic1,399 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$722,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westminster Pk RD over Westminster Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westminster Pk RD over Westminster 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Westminster Pk RD over Westminster Brook carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Westminster Pk RD over Westminster Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Westminster Pk RD over Westminster Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.