US Bridges

RTE 374 over Marble River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1 MI N Int US11 & NY374 · Structure no. 000000001060140

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 374 over Marble River is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 374 over Marble River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 103 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 374
CrossesMarble River
Location1 MI N Int US11 & NY374
RouteCounty Highway 374
Coordinates44.94018, -74.08092
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2021)
Projected traffic325 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 374 over Marble River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 374 over Marble River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 374 over Marble River carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE 374 over Marble River?

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

Who owns RTE 374 over Marble River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.