US Bridges

CR 48 over Lincoln Brook

Good

Franklin County, New York · 6.2 MI SE of Vermontville · Structure no. 000000003338250

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
267
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48 over Lincoln Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 48 over Lincoln Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 267 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesCR 48
CrossesLincoln Brook
Location6.2 MI SE of Vermontville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.42827, -73.9445
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2015)
Projected traffic374 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$457,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 48 over Lincoln Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 48 over Lincoln 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 48 over Lincoln Brook carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 48 over Lincoln Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 48 over Lincoln Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.