Buckwheat Road over Farrington Brook
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, New York · 1.2 Miles North of Moira · Structure no. 000000003337180
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 443
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckwheat Road over Farrington Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckwheat Road over Farrington Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 443 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckwheat Road over Farrington Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckwheat Road over Farrington 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Buckwheat Road over Farrington Brook carry?
About 443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Buckwheat Road over Farrington Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Buckwheat Road over Farrington Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.