US Bridges

Gun House Hill RD over Lake Brook

Poor

Delaware County, New York · 1.1 M NW of Hobart · Structure no. 000000002227170

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gun House Hill RD over Lake Brook is a steel culvert carrying Gun House Hill RD over Lake Brook 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 489 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGun House Hill RD
CrossesLake Brook
Location1.1 M NW of Hobart
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37885, -74.68538
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2018)
Projected traffic685 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$159,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gun House Hill RD over Lake Brook built?

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

What condition is Gun House Hill RD over Lake Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Gun House Hill RD over Lake Brook carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gun House Hill RD over Lake Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gun House Hill RD over Lake Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.