US Bridges

CR 3 over Roaring Branch

Good

Warren County, New York · .1MI N of Warrensburg RD · Structure no. 000000003305580

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
794
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3 over Roaring Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 3 over Roaring Branch in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 93 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 794 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 3
CrossesRoaring Branch
Location.1MI N of Warrensburg RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.42429, -73.92964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2018)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 3 over Roaring Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 3 over Roaring Branch 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 CR 3 over Roaring Branch carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 over Roaring Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3 over Roaring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.