US Bridges

Lyon Brook Road over Lyon Brook

Good

Chenango County, New York · 3.8 MI NE of Oxford · Structure no. 000000003350630

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyon Brook Road over Lyon Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lyon Brook Road over Lyon Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLyon Brook Road
CrossesLyon Brook
Location3.8 MI NE of Oxford
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46229, -75.52664
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2021)
Projected traffic763 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$713,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyon Brook Road over Lyon Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyon Brook Road over Lyon Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Lyon Brook Road over Lyon Brook carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lyon Brook Road over Lyon Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lyon Brook Road over Lyon Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.