US Bridges

Moxham Road over Middle Brook

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 2.5 MI West of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000003355310

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moxham Road over Middle Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moxham Road over Middle Brook in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesMoxham Road
CrossesMiddle Brook
Location2.5 MI West of Jefferson
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47341, -74.65146
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2019)
Projected traffic248 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$779,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moxham Road over Middle Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moxham Road over Middle 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Moxham Road over Middle Brook carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Moxham Road over Middle Brook?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Moxham Road over Middle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.