Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook
PoorPosted for loadChemung County, New York · 2.3 MI NE of Chemung · Structure no. 000000003331140
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Brook 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.