US Bridges

Mattison Road over Halfway Brook

Good

Washington County, New York · 2 MI SW Fort Ann · Structure no. 000000003306000

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mattison Road over Halfway Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mattison Road over Halfway Brook in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 83 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesMattison Road
CrossesHalfway Brook
Location2 MI SW Fort Ann
Coordinates43.40117, -73.52268
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2017)
Projected traffic126 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$703,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mattison Road over Halfway Brook built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Mattison 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mattison Road over Halfway Brook carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mattison Road over Halfway Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mattison Road over Halfway Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.