US Bridges

Clinton Road over Sprout Brook

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · .5 MI NW of Sprout Brook · Structure no. 000000003309510

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton Road over Sprout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clinton Road over Sprout Brook in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClinton Road
CrossesSprout Brook
Location.5 MI NW of Sprout Brook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.85606, -74.68995
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2017)
Projected traffic293 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$379,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinton Road over Sprout Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton Road over Sprout 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Clinton Road over Sprout Brook carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clinton Road over Sprout Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton Road over Sprout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.