Cedar River Road over Browns Brook
PoorHamilton County, New York · 9.3 MI W of Indian Lake · Structure no. 000000003307320
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar River Road over Browns Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar River Road over Browns Brook in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4 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.
It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar River Road over Browns Brook built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar River Road over Browns 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Cedar River Road over Browns Brook carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cedar River Road over Browns Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar River Road over Browns Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.