US Bridges

Best Road over Farrington Brook

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 2.4MI S South Bombay · Structure no. 000000003337210

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Best Road over Farrington Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Best Road over Farrington Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBest Road
CrossesFarrington Brook
Location2.4MI S South Bombay
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.85509, -74.56522
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2016)
Projected traffic246 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$729,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Best Road over Farrington Brook built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Best Road over Farrington 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Best Road over Farrington Brook carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Best Road over Farrington Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Best Road over Farrington Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.