US Bridges

Palisades RD over Brant Lake Outlet

Good

Warren County, New York · 1 MI NE Brant Lake · Structure no. 000000003305260

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
479
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palisades RD over Brant Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palisades RD over Brant Lake Outlet in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 89 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 479 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPalisades RD
CrossesBrant Lake Outlet
Location1 MI NE Brant Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.68671, -73.74072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2019)
Projected traffic671 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$835,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palisades RD over Brant Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Palisades RD over Brant Lake Outlet 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Palisades RD over Brant Lake Outlet carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Palisades RD over Brant Lake Outlet?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Palisades RD over Brant Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.