US Bridges

Hayes Brook Road over Ray Brook

Good

Clinton County, New York · 0.8 MI SW Beekmantown · Structure no. 000000002219510

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
523
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayes Brook Road over Ray Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Hayes Brook Road over Ray Brook in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHayes Brook Road
CrossesRay Brook
Location0.8 MI SW Beekmantown
Coordinates44.76498, -73.48099
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2021)
Projected traffic732 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$291,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayes Brook Road over Ray Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayes Brook Road over Ray 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hayes Brook Road over Ray Brook carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Hayes Brook Road over Ray Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hayes Brook Road over Ray Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.