US Bridges

Peaceful Valley Ro over Baker Brook

Fair

Warren County, New York · 1 MI N Sodom · Structure no. 000000003305390

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
996
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peaceful Valley Ro over Baker Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peaceful Valley Ro over Baker Brook in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 76 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 5 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPeaceful Valley Ro
CrossesBaker Brook
Location1 MI N Sodom
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.63922, -74.00264
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2021)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peaceful Valley Ro over Baker Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Peaceful Valley Ro over Baker 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Peaceful Valley Ro over Baker Brook carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Peaceful Valley Ro over Baker Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Peaceful Valley Ro over Baker Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.