US Bridges

Dugway Road over Carney Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 1 Mile from Clintonville · Structure no. 000000003369880

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dugway Road over Carney Brook is a concrete frame carrying Dugway Road over Carney Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 263 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDugway Road
CrossesCarney Brook
Location1 Mile from Clintonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.46807, -73.56366
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2017)
Projected traffic368 by 2037
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$606,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dugway Road over Carney Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dugway Road over Carney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dugway Road over Carney Brook carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dugway Road over Carney Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dugway Road over Carney Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.