US Bridges

Moss Brook RD over Moss Brook

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.5 Miles South of CR 31 · Structure no. 000000002255900

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moss Brook RD over Moss Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Moss Brook RD over Moss Brook in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 43 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMoss Brook RD
CrossesMoss Brook
Location0.5 Miles South of CR 31
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19812, -78.12234
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic378 by 2038
Trucks19%
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

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$543,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moss Brook RD over Moss Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Moss Brook RD over Moss 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Moss Brook RD over Moss Brook carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Moss Brook RD over Moss Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moss Brook RD over Moss Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.