US Bridges

Camden Valley RD over Camden Valley Creek

Good

Washington County, New York · 6.0 MI N of Anaquassacook · Structure no. 000000003306090

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden Valley RD over Camden Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camden Valley RD over Camden Valley Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCamden Valley RD
CrossesCamden Valley Creek
Location6.0 MI N of Anaquassacook
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.15366, -73.26792
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2019)
Projected traffic223 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$707,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camden Valley RD over Camden Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Camden Valley RD over Camden Valley Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Camden Valley RD over Camden Valley Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Camden Valley RD over Camden Valley Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Camden Valley RD over Camden Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.