US Bridges

Ravine Road over Brady Brook

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 2.2 MI SE of Pawling · Structure no. 000000002343480

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
407
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravine Road over Brady Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ravine Road over Brady Brook in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRavine Road
CrossesBrady Brook
Location2.2 MI SE of Pawling
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.53751, -73.57691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2020)
Projected traffic570 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$567,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ravine Road over Brady Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Ravine Road over Brady 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ravine Road over Brady Brook carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ravine Road over Brady Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Ravine Road over Brady Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.