US Bridges

County Road 59 over Hall Brook

Fair

Washington County, New York · 3.5 MI SW of Cambridge · Structure no. 000000003305950

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Hall Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 59 over Hall Brook in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesHall Brook
Location3.5 MI SW of Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97335, -73.46037
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2021)
Projected traffic363 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$395,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Hall Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is County Road 59 over Hall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 59 over Hall Brook carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 59 over Hall Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Hall Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.