US Bridges

Jerry Savarie RD over Big Brook

Good

Hamilton County, New York · 1.9 MI S of Indian Lake · Structure no. 000000003307430

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerry Savarie RD over Big Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jerry Savarie RD over Big Brook in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJerry Savarie RD
CrossesBig Brook
Location1.9 MI S of Indian Lake
Coordinates43.75559, -74.25611
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2019)
Projected traffic64 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$888,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerry Savarie RD over Big Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Jerry Savarie RD over Big 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jerry Savarie RD over Big Brook carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Jerry Savarie RD over Big Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jerry Savarie RD over Big Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.