US Bridges

Copeland Pond RD over Hadlock Pond in

Fair

Washington County, New York · 4.5 MI NW Fort Ann · Structure no. 000000003306750

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copeland Pond RD over Hadlock Pond in is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Copeland Pond RD over Hadlock Pond in in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 80 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCopeland Pond RD
CrossesHadlock Pond in
Location4.5 MI NW Fort Ann
Coordinates43.43296, -73.56661
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2017)
Projected traffic204 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$703,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Copeland Pond RD over Hadlock Pond in built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Copeland Pond RD over Hadlock Pond in 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 2024.

How much traffic does Copeland Pond RD over Hadlock Pond in carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Copeland Pond RD over Hadlock Pond in?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Copeland Pond RD over Hadlock Pond in?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.