US Bridges

States Road East over Stony Creek

Fair

Warren County, New York · 2 MI East of Knowelhurst · Structure no. 000000003305610

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

States Road East over Stony Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying States Road East over Stony Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStates Road East
CrossesStony Creek
Location2 MI East of Knowelhurst
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.44964, -73.96805
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 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 span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$512,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was States Road East over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is States Road East 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does States Road East over Stony Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is States Road East over Stony Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns States Road East over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.