US Bridges

NYC Road 5 over Chase Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.0 MI S Ofcannonsville R · Structure no. 000000002269080

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1994 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

NYC Road 5 over Chase Brook is a concrete culvert carrying NYC Road 5 over Chase Brook in Delaware 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2014. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNYC Road 5
CrossesChase Brook
Location1.0 MI S Ofcannonsville R
Coordinates42.09405, -75.19316
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
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 traffic300 (1994)
Projected traffic420 by 2014
Trucks8%
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

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$245,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NYC Road 5 over Chase Brook built?

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

What condition is NYC Road 5 over Chase Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does NYC Road 5 over Chase Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NYC Road 5 over Chase Brook?

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

Who owns NYC Road 5 over Chase Brook?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.