US Bridges

Smith Clove Road over Mineral Spring Brook

Good

Orange County, New York · 2.1 MI NE of Highl. Mills · Structure no. 000000003345390

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,813
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Clove Road over Mineral Spring Brook is a concrete frame carrying Smith Clove Road over Mineral Spring Brook in Orange 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 1,813 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,243 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSmith Clove Road
CrossesMineral Spring Brook
Location2.1 MI NE of Highl. Mills
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.36118, -74.08612
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,813 (2020)
Projected traffic2,243 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Clove Road over Mineral Spring Brook built?

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

What condition is Smith Clove Road over Mineral Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Clove Road over Mineral Spring Brook carry?

About 1,813 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smith Clove Road over Mineral Spring Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Clove Road over Mineral Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.