US Bridges

Bryant Pond Road over 987G987G84021027 RTE 98

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 3 MI N JCT US 6 & Tsp · Structure no. 000000003368130

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,440
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryant Pond Road over 987G987G84021027 RTE 98 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bryant Pond Road over 987G987G84021027 RTE 98 in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,256 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBryant Pond Road
Crosses987G987G84021027 RTE 98
Location3 MI N JCT US 6 & Tsp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.3747, -73.80019
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2019)
Projected traffic4,256 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bryant Pond Road over 987G987G84021027 RTE 98 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryant Pond Road over 987G987G84021027 RTE 98 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bryant Pond Road over 987G987G84021027 RTE 98 carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bryant Pond Road over 987G987G84021027 RTE 98?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bryant Pond Road over 987G987G84021027 RTE 98?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.