US Bridges

Chatiemac RD over Baker Brook

Good

Warren County, New York · 1 MI W Sodom · Structure no. 000000003305380

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatiemac RD over Baker Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chatiemac RD over Baker Brook in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesChatiemac RD
CrossesBaker Brook
Location1 MI W Sodom
Coordinates43.63231, -74.00652
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2017)
Projected traffic69 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$338,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chatiemac RD over Baker Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatiemac RD over Baker Brook 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 Chatiemac RD over Baker Brook carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chatiemac RD over Baker Brook?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Chatiemac RD over Baker Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.