US Bridges

RTE 19 over Dry Brook

Fair

Allegany County, New York · SH 19 - .5 MI N of Scio · Structure no. 000000001014950

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,795
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Dry Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 19 over Dry Brook in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,795 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,831 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

CarriesRTE 19
CrossesDry Brook
LocationSH 19 - .5 MI N of Scio
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.18091, -77.98111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,795 (2019)
Projected traffic3,831 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Dry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Dry Brook carry?

About 3,795 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Dry Brook?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.