US Bridges

County Road 8 over Brandy Brook

Good

Clinton County, New York · 0.9 MI N Ellenburg Depot · Structure no. 000000003336530

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
334
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Brandy Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 8 over Brandy Brook in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesBrandy Brook
Location0.9 MI N Ellenburg Depot
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.91874, -73.79537
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2018)
Projected traffic468 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$298,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over Brandy Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 8 over Brandy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 8 over Brandy Brook carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Brandy Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Brandy Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.