US Bridges

Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1 Mile North of Scio · Structure no. 000000002214020

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 56 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesDry Brook Road
CrossesDry Brook
Location1 Mile North of Scio
Coordinates42.18606, -77.96982
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$599,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Dry Brook Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.