US Bridges

County Road 23 over Dry Brook

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 3.3 MI NE of Chemung · Structure no. 000000003331150

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Dry Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 23 over Dry Brook in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesDry Brook
Location3.3 MI NE of Chemung
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03733, -76.57931
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2018)
Projected traffic475 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$553,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Road 23 over Dry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Dry Brook carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Dry Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.