US Bridges

Brayton Hollow RD over Chateaugay River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1.7 MI NE of Thayer Corne · Structure no. 000000003337640

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brayton Hollow RD over Chateaugay River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brayton Hollow RD over Chateaugay River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrayton Hollow RD
CrossesChateaugay River
Location1.7 MI NE of Thayer Corne
Coordinates44.94091, -74.12518
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$297,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brayton Hollow RD over Chateaugay River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brayton Hollow RD over Chateaugay 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Brayton Hollow RD over Chateaugay River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Brayton Hollow RD over Chateaugay River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Brayton Hollow RD over Chateaugay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.