US Bridges

RTE 301 over Clove Creek

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 1.0 MI E JCT Rts 301+9 · Structure no. 000000001045290

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,086
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 301 over Clove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 301 over Clove Creek in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 87 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 3,086 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,427 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 301
CrossesClove Creek
Location1.0 MI E JCT Rts 301+9
RouteState Highway 301
Coordinates41.439, -73.89696
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,086 (2021)
Projected traffic3,427 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 301 over Clove Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 301 over Clove Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 301 over Clove Creek carry?

About 3,086 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 301 over Clove Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 301 over Clove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.