US Bridges

Lanfear Road over Stony Creek

Fair

Warren County, New York · .5 M N Stony Creek · Structure no. 000000003305650

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lanfear Road over Stony Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lanfear Road over Stony Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLanfear Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location.5 M N Stony Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.42902, -73.92884
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2017)
Projected traffic119 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lanfear Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lanfear 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 Lanfear Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lanfear Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lanfear Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.