US Bridges

Walter Maxfield RD over Bell Brook

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · .5 MI N Conklingville · Structure no. 000000002260010

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walter Maxfield RD over Bell Brook is a steel culvert carrying Walter Maxfield RD over Bell Brook in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesWalter Maxfield RD
CrossesBell Brook
Location.5 MI N Conklingville
Coordinates43.32533, -73.93579
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2020)
Projected traffic251 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$224,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walter Maxfield RD over Bell Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walter Maxfield RD over Bell 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Walter Maxfield RD over Bell Brook carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walter Maxfield RD over Bell Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Walter Maxfield RD over Bell Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.