US Bridges

County Road 1 over Big Black Brook

Good

Clinton County, New York · 4.2 MI NW JCT RTE 9N · Structure no. 000000003369590

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
886
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Big Black Brook is a steel culvert carrying County Road 1 over Big Black Brook in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesBig Black Brook
Location4.2 MI NW JCT RTE 9N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.45887, -73.74294
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2021)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$257,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Big Black Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 over Big Black 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Big Black Brook carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Big Black Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns County Road 1 over Big Black Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.