US Bridges

CR55 over Mill Brook

Fair

Warren County, New York · 1 MI SE Adirondack · Structure no. 000000003305290

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
574
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR55 over Mill Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying CR55 over Mill Brook in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 574 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 804 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR55
CrossesMill Brook
Location1 MI SE Adirondack
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.76251, -73.7532
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2019)
Projected traffic804 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$554,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR55 over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR55 over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR55 over Mill Brook carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR55 over Mill Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR55 over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.