US Bridges

Harrisburg Road over Stony Creek

Fair

Warren County, New York · .25 M East of Knowelhurst · Structure no. 000000003305600

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrisburg Road over Stony Creek is a steel culvert carrying Harrisburg Road over Stony Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHarrisburg Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location.25 M East of Knowelhurst
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.44873, -74.00046
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic266 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$575,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrisburg Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrisburg Road over Stony Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Harrisburg Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harrisburg Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Harrisburg Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.