US Bridges

Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.5 MI NE of Scio · Structure no. 000000002254340

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
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 1978 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 47 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesDry Brook Road
CrossesDry Brook
Location0.5 MI NE of Scio
Coordinates42.18016, -77.97081
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2020)
Projected traffic174 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 124 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook?

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 Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.