US Bridges

Padanarum Road over Northwest Bay Brk

Good

Warren County, New York · 4.5 MI W Sabbath Day Pt. · Structure no. 000000003305200

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Padanarum Road over Northwest Bay Brk is a concrete frame carrying Padanarum Road over Northwest Bay Brk in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesPadanarum Road
CrossesNorthwest Bay Brk
Location4.5 MI W Sabbath Day Pt.
Coordinates43.65034, -73.60689
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2017)
Projected traffic17 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$390,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Padanarum Road over Northwest Bay Brk built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Padanarum Road over Northwest Bay Brk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Padanarum Road over Northwest Bay Brk carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Padanarum Road over Northwest Bay Brk?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Padanarum Road over Northwest Bay Brk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.