US Bridges

Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 5.8 MI S Trout Creek · Structure no. 000000002226490

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesDry Brook Road
CrossesDry Brook
Location5.8 MI S Trout Creek
Coordinates42.13126, -75.31033
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2021)
Projected traffic3 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$618,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Brook Road over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.