River Road over Dry Brook
PoorChemung County, New York · 2.0 MI E of Chemung · Structure no. 000000003331390
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Dry Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Dry Brook in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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.
It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 River Road over Dry Brook built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Dry Brook carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Dry Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Dry Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.