US Bridges

Sayles Road over Farrington Brook

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1.4 MI NE of Moira · Structure no. 000000003338200

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
576
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sayles Road over Farrington Brook is a concrete frame carrying Sayles Road over Farrington Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 576 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSayles Road
CrossesFarrington Brook
Location1.4 MI NE of Moira
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.83374, -74.5357
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2017)
Projected traffic806 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$343,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sayles Road over Farrington Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sayles Road over Farrington Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sayles Road over Farrington Brook carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sayles Road over Farrington Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sayles Road over Farrington Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.