US Bridges

Cambridge Road over Hall Brook

Good

Washington County, New York · .7 Mile West of Buskirk · Structure no. 000000003306290

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
684
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cambridge Road over Hall Brook is a steel culvert carrying Cambridge Road over Hall Brook in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 958 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCambridge Road
CrossesHall Brook
Location.7 Mile West of Buskirk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.95711, -73.44962
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2018)
Projected traffic958 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$227,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cambridge Road over Hall Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cambridge Road over Hall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cambridge Road over Hall Brook carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cambridge Road over Hall Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Cambridge Road over Hall Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.