US Bridges

Ryan Road over Dry Brook

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 3.5MI SW Churubusco · Structure no. 000000002219530

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryan Road over Dry Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ryan Road over Dry Brook in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRyan Road
CrossesDry Brook
Location3.5MI SW Churubusco
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.93329, -73.99514
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2014)
Projected traffic281 by 2034
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$329,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryan Road over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ryan Road over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ryan Road over Dry Brook carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ryan Road over Dry Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ryan Road over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.