US Bridges

S.Johnsburg Rd. over Crystal Brook

Poor

Warren County, New York · 7 MI S Johnsburg · Structure no. 000000003305360

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Johnsburg Rd. over Crystal Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.Johnsburg Rd. over Crystal Brook in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesS.Johnsburg Rd.
CrossesCrystal Brook
Location7 MI S Johnsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.5588, -73.92622
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2020)
Projected traffic339 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Johnsburg Rd. over Crystal Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Johnsburg Rd. over Crystal Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does S.Johnsburg Rd. over Crystal Brook carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S.Johnsburg Rd. over Crystal Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.Johnsburg Rd. over Crystal Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.