US Bridges

CR 113 over Ensign Brook

Poor

Washington County, New York · 4.9 MI S JCT Rts 4 + 29 · Structure no. 000000003305870

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
514
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 113 over Ensign Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 113 over Ensign Brook in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 96 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 514 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 113
CrossesEnsign Brook
Location4.9 MI S JCT Rts 4 + 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02641, -73.58352
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2018)
Projected traffic720 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$474,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 113 over Ensign Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 113 over Ensign Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 113 over Ensign Brook carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 113 over Ensign Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 113 over Ensign Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.