US Bridges

River Road over Stone Mill Brook

Fair

Madison County, New York · At Lebanon · Structure no. 000000003308440

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,282
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Stone Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Stone Mill Brook in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,282 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,795 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesStone Mill Brook
LocationAt Lebanon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74901, -75.5585
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,282 (2019)
Projected traffic1,795 by 2039
Trucks7%
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$521,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Stone Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Stone Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Stone Mill Brook carry?

About 1,282 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Stone Mill Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Stone Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.