US Bridges

Smith Road over Thirteenth Brook

Fair

Warren County, New York · 1 Mile W of North River · Structure no. 000000003305450

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Road over Thirteenth Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Smith Road over Thirteenth Brook in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 114 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Road
CrossesThirteenth Brook
Location1 Mile W of North River
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.74092, -74.06182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2017)
Projected traffic4 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$396,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Road over Thirteenth Brook built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Smith Road over Thirteenth 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 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Road over Thirteenth Brook carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Smith Road over Thirteenth Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Road over Thirteenth Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.