US Bridges

Camden Vlley Road over Camden Valley Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 3.5 Miles SE of Salem · Structure no. 000000003306590

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden Vlley Road over Camden Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camden Vlley Road over Camden Valley Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 83 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCamden Vlley Road
CrossesCamden Valley Creek
Location3.5 Miles SE of Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.14608, -73.27337
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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$636,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camden Vlley Road over Camden Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Camden Vlley Road over Camden Valley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Camden Vlley Road over Camden Valley Creek carry?

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

How long is Camden Vlley Road over Camden Valley Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Camden Vlley Road over Camden Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.