US Bridges

A.Hitchcock Road over Chatiemac Brook

Fair

Warren County, New York · 1 Mi.N.Sodom · Structure no. 000000002267020

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

A.Hitchcock Road over Chatiemac Brook is a steel culvert carrying A.Hitchcock Road over Chatiemac Brook in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesA.Hitchcock Road
CrossesChatiemac Brook
Location1 Mi.N.Sodom
Coordinates43.64274, -74.00674
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2019)
Projected traffic46 by 2039
Trucks10%
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$124,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A.Hitchcock Road over Chatiemac Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is A.Hitchcock Road over Chatiemac 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 A.Hitchcock Road over Chatiemac Brook carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is A.Hitchcock Road over Chatiemac Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns A.Hitchcock Road over Chatiemac Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.