US Bridges

West Road over Halfway Brook

Good

Washington County, New York · 1.5 MI NW Fort Ann · Structure no. 000000003203650

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Road over Halfway Brook is a steel culvert carrying West Road over Halfway Brook in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Road
CrossesHalfway Brook
Location1.5 MI NW Fort Ann
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.43426, -73.50379
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2017)
Projected traffic370 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$298,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Road over Halfway Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Road over Halfway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Road over Halfway Brook carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Road over Halfway Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns West Road over Halfway Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.