Sprague Hill Road over Dry Brook
PoorPosted for loadChautauqua County, New York · 2.1 MI NW of Kennedy · Structure no. 000000003325360
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sprague Hill Road over Dry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sprague Hill Road over Dry Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sprague Hill Road over Dry Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Sprague Hill Road 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Sprague Hill Road over Dry Brook carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sprague Hill Road over Dry Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sprague Hill Road over Dry Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.