US Bridges

RTE 456 over Ray Brook

Fair

Clinton County, New York · .5 MI E SH 22/OLD Rt 456 · Structure no. 000000003336680

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,109
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 456 over Ray Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 456 over Ray Brook in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,109 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 456
CrossesRay Brook
Location.5 MI E SH 22/OLD Rt 456
RouteCounty Highway 456
Coordinates44.77573, -73.48534
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,109 (2018)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$675,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 456 over Ray Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 456 over Ray 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 RTE 456 over Ray Brook carry?

About 2,109 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 456 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 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 456 over Ray Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.