US Bridges

Lee Road over Crows Nest Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.1 MI E of Washington RD · Structure no. DAPUSMWPT000006

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Lee Road over Crows Nest Brook is a concrete slab carrying Lee Road over Crows Nest Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLee Road
CrossesCrows Nest Brook
Location0.1 MI E of Washington RD
Coordinates41.40277, -73.97041
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$76,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road over Crows Nest Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road over Crows Nest 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Road over Crows Nest Brook carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road over Crows Nest Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road over Crows Nest Brook?

It is owned by the Army.