US Bridges

Camden Valley RD over Camden Valley Creek

Good

Washington County, New York · 3 MI South East of Salem · Structure no. 000000003306100

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 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 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesCamden Valley RD
CrossesCamden Valley Creek
Location3 MI South East of Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.13792, -73.28248
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed25.5 mi (41 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$627,000 (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 September 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Camden Valley RD over Camden Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.