US Bridges

Brandy Brook Road over N Br Grt Chazy Rv

PoorClosed to traffic

Clinton County, New York · .1MI N Ellenburg Center · Structure no. 000000003336630

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandy Brook Road over N Br Grt Chazy Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brandy Brook Road over N Br Grt Chazy Rv in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 87 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrandy Brook Road
CrossesN Br Grt Chazy Rv
Location.1MI N Ellenburg Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.86543, -73.89346
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2021)
Projected traffic434 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$551,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandy Brook Road over N Br Grt Chazy Rv built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Brandy Brook Road over N Br Grt Chazy Rv 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Brandy Brook Road over N Br Grt Chazy Rv carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brandy Brook Road over N Br Grt Chazy Rv?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brandy Brook Road over N Br Grt Chazy Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.