US Bridges

Dry Run Road over Dry Run

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.9 Miles NW of Pine City · Structure no. 000000003368400

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
556
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Run Road over Dry Run is a steel culvert carrying Dry Run Road over Dry Run in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDry Run Road
CrossesDry Run
Location0.9 Miles NW of Pine City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.0406, -76.88825
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2018)
Projected traffic778 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Run Road over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Run Road over Dry Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Run Road over Dry Run carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dry Run Road over Dry Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Dry Run Road over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.