US Bridges

Farmer Mills Road over Seven Hills Lake Outlet

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 5.0 MI NW of L Carmel · Structure no. 000000003345630

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,691
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmer Mills Road over Seven Hills Lake Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farmer Mills Road over Seven Hills Lake Outlet in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,691 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,764 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesFarmer Mills Road
CrossesSeven Hills Lake Outlet
Location5.0 MI NW of L Carmel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.49275, -73.74989
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,691 (2015)
Projected traffic1,764 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmer Mills Road over Seven Hills Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmer Mills Road over Seven Hills Lake Outlet 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 Farmer Mills Road over Seven Hills Lake Outlet carry?

About 1,691 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farmer Mills Road over Seven Hills Lake Outlet?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Farmer Mills Road over Seven Hills Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.