US Bridges

George Road over Dry Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 3 Miles SE of Arkville · Structure no. 000000002226960

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Road over Dry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Road over Dry Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGeorge Road
CrossesDry Brook
Location3 Miles SE of Arkville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.13112, -74.57881
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic3 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Road over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is George 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does George Road over Dry Brook carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is George Road over Dry Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns George Road over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.