US Bridges

Peaceful Valley Ro over Straight Brook

Fair

Warren County, New York · 2MI S North Creek · Structure no. 000000003305410

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
996
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peaceful Valley Ro over Straight Brook is a concrete slab carrying Peaceful Valley Ro over Straight Brook in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1949, 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 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 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
CrossesStraight Brook
Location2MI S North Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.66298, -73.99656
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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$959,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peaceful Valley Ro over Straight Brook built?

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

What condition is Peaceful Valley Ro over Straight 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 Straight Brook carry?

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

How long is Peaceful Valley Ro over Straight Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Peaceful Valley Ro over Straight Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.