US Bridges

RTE 430 over Dry Brook

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.0 MI East of Fluvanna · Structure no. 000000001012100

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,721
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 430 over Dry Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 430 over Dry Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,721 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,153 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 430
CrossesDry Brook
Location1.0 MI East of Fluvanna
RouteState Highway 430
Coordinates42.12051, -79.2708
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,721 (2020)
Projected traffic8,153 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$747,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 430 over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 430 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 430 over Dry Brook carry?

About 7,721 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 430 over Dry Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 430 over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.