US Bridges

Dryden Creek Road over Dryden Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 7 Miles SW of Loomis · Structure no. 000000002226500

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Dryden Creek Road over Dryden Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dryden Creek Road over Dryden Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesDryden Creek Road
CrossesDryden Creek
Location7 Miles SW of Loomis
Coordinates42.11723, -75.25018
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2016)
Projected traffic59 by 2036
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$697,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dryden Creek Road over Dryden Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dryden Creek Road over Dryden Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dryden Creek Road over Dryden Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Dryden Creek Road over Dryden Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Dryden Creek Road over Dryden Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.