US Bridges

South Hamilton RD over Pleasant Brook

Good

Madison County, New York · 1.5 MI SE Pooleville Pond · Structure no. 000000003308540

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Hamilton RD over Pleasant Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Hamilton RD over Pleasant Brook in Madison County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSouth Hamilton RD
CrossesPleasant Brook
Location1.5 MI SE Pooleville Pond
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.7622, -75.4691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2019)
Projected traffic391 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$376,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Hamilton RD over Pleasant Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Hamilton RD over Pleasant 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does South Hamilton RD over Pleasant Brook carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Hamilton RD over Pleasant Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns South Hamilton RD over Pleasant Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.