US Bridges

County Road 27 over Roaring Brook

Fair

Franklin County, New York · .2 MI E of Chasm Falls · Structure no. 000000003363340

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
749
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Roaring Brook is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 27 over Roaring Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 6 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 749 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,049 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesRoaring Brook
Location.2 MI E of Chasm Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.75608, -74.21495
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2017)
Projected traffic1,049 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$416,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over Roaring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over Roaring Brook carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.