Elmer Road over Lawrence Brook
PoorClosed to trafficFranklin County, New York · 1.3MI N Alburg · Structure no. 000000003337250
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmer Road over Lawrence Brook is a steel culvert carrying Elmer Road over Lawrence Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elmer Road over Lawrence Brook built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elmer Road over Lawrence 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 Elmer Road over Lawrence Brook carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Elmer Road over Lawrence Brook?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns Elmer Road over Lawrence Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.