US Bridges

Padanarum Road over Northwest Bay Brk

Good

Warren County, New York · 1.3MI N of 9N JCT · Structure no. 000000003305210

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Padanarum Road over Northwest Bay Brk in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesPadanarum Road
CrossesNorthwest Bay Brk
Location1.3MI N of 9N JCT
Coordinates43.66331, -73.60344
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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$546,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Padanarum Road over Northwest Bay Brk built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 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 October 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Padanarum Road over Northwest Bay Brk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.