US Bridges

Pike Brook Road over Pike Brook

Fair

Washington County, New York · 3.5MI Wnw of Whitehall · Structure no. 000000003203610

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pike Brook Road over Pike Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pike Brook Road over Pike Brook in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 78 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPike Brook Road
CrossesPike Brook
Location3.5MI Wnw of Whitehall
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.55867, -73.47165
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2021)
Projected traffic158 by 2041
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$661,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pike Brook Road over Pike Brook built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Pike Brook Road over Pike Brook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pike Brook Road over Pike Brook carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pike Brook Road over Pike Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pike Brook Road over Pike Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.