Private Drive over Dry Brook
PoorChautauqua County, New York · 1.6 MI W of Kennedy · Structure no. 000000003325320
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Private Drive over Dry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Private Drive over Dry Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Private Drive over Dry Brook built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Private Drive over Dry Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Private Drive over Dry Brook carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Private Drive over Dry Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Private Drive over Dry Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.