US Bridges

RTE 3 over Behan Brook

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 4.8 MI SW JCT Rts 3 + 374 · Structure no. 000000001000860

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,333
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 3 over Behan Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 3 over Behan Brook in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 4,333 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,374 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 3
CrossesBehan Brook
Location4.8 MI SW JCT Rts 3 + 374
RouteState Highway 3
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.66891, -73.71136
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,333 (2020)
Projected traffic4,374 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$297,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 3 over Behan Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 3 over Behan 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 RTE 3 over Behan Brook carry?

About 4,333 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 3 over Behan Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns RTE 3 over Behan Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.