US Bridges

William St. over Mud Brook

Fair

Washington County, New York · Village of Whitehall · Structure no. 000000003306300

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,058
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

William St. over Mud Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying William St. over Mud Brook in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 2,058 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,881 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliam St.
CrossesMud Brook
LocationVillage of Whitehall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.5451, -73.39527
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,058 (2020)
Projected traffic2,881 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$772,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was William St. over Mud Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is William St. over Mud Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does William St. over Mud Brook carry?

About 2,058 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is William St. over Mud Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns William St. over Mud Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.