US Bridges

Merrill Road over Negro Brook

Poor

Franklin County, New York · 2.4 MI W Vermontville · Structure no. 000000002219860

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merrill Road over Negro Brook is a steel culvert carrying Merrill Road over Negro Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMerrill Road
CrossesNegro Brook
Location2.4 MI W Vermontville
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.44618, -74.11296
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic28 by 2034
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$97,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Merrill Road over Negro Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merrill Road over Negro Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Merrill Road over Negro Brook carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Merrill Road over Negro Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Merrill Road over Negro Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.