Drown Road over English River
PoorClinton County, New York · 2.6MI SW Cannon Corners · Structure no. 000000003336540
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drown Road over English River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drown Road over English River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drown Road over English River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drown Road over English River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Drown Road over English River carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Drown Road over English River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Drown Road over English River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.