US Bridges

RTE 417 over Brimmer Brook

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.6 MI W JCT Rts 19 & 417 · Structure no. 000000001012430

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,677
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Brimmer Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 417 over Brimmer Brook in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 3,677 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,466 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesBrimmer Brook
Location1.6 MI W JCT Rts 19 & 417
RouteState Highway 417
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12472, -77.98968
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,677 (2019)
Projected traffic4,466 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Brimmer Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Brimmer 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Brimmer Brook carry?

About 3,677 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Brimmer Brook?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Brimmer Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.