US Bridges

Dorchester Park Ro over Page Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.0 MI N of Whitney Point · Structure no. 000000003349720

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorchester Park Ro over Page Brook is a steel culvert carrying Dorchester Park Ro over Page Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDorchester Park Ro
CrossesPage Brook
Location1.0 MI N of Whitney Point
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35069, -75.97077
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2019)
Projected traffic78 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$444,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dorchester Park Ro over Page Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Dorchester Park Ro over Page 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dorchester Park Ro over Page Brook carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Dorchester Park Ro over Page Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dorchester Park Ro over Page Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.