US Bridges

RTE 29 over Hartshorn Brook

Good

Washington County, New York · 0.5 MI SE JCT RTE 29 & 40 · Structure no. 000000001095790

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,557
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over Hartshorn Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE 29 over Hartshorn Brook in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 54 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 9,557 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,707 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 29
CrossesHartshorn Brook
Location0.5 MI SE JCT RTE 29 & 40
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates43.09934, -73.51218
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,557 (2021)
Projected traffic10,707 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over Hartshorn Brook built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 29 over Hartshorn Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 29 over Hartshorn Brook carry?

About 9,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 over Hartshorn Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns RTE 29 over Hartshorn Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.