US Bridges

N.Y.C. Road over Mill Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 6.1 M SW of Margaretville · Structure no. 000000005523660

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

N.Y.C. Road over Mill Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N.Y.C. Road over Mill Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesN.Y.C. Road
CrossesMill Brook
Location6.1 M SW of Margaretville
Coordinates42.1104, -74.7351
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2017)
Projected traffic332 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$213,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.Y.C. Road over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.Y.C. Road over Mill 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 N.Y.C. Road over Mill Brook carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N.Y.C. Road over Mill Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns N.Y.C. Road over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.