US Bridges

Crosby Road over Pine Ridge Brook

Poor

Warren County, New York · 1 MI E of Garnet Lake · Structure no. 000000002203460

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crosby Road over Pine Ridge Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crosby Road over Pine Ridge Brook in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 120 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCrosby Road
CrossesPine Ridge Brook
Location1 MI E of Garnet Lake
Coordinates43.54419, -74.00197
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2017)
Projected traffic6 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$162,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crosby Road over Pine Ridge Brook built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Crosby Road over Pine Ridge Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Crosby Road over Pine Ridge Brook carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crosby Road over Pine Ridge Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Crosby Road over Pine Ridge Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.