US Bridges

CR 35 over Halfway Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 1MI W of 39 & 9L JCT · Structure no. 000000003306050

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,274
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 over Halfway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 35 over Halfway Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 94 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,576 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 35
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location1MI W of 39 & 9L JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.37779, -73.60753
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,274 (2017)
Projected traffic1,576 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$719,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 35 over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 35 over Halfway Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 35 over Halfway Creek carry?

About 1,274 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 35 over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.