US Bridges

Brownville Road over Perch River

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 6.0 MI NE of Dexter · Structure no. 000000003339050

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
812
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownville Road over Perch River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brownville Road over Perch River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 812 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBrownville Road
CrossesPerch River
Location6.0 MI NE of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.06918, -76.00966
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2020)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$876,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownville Road over Perch River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownville Road over Perch River 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 Brownville Road over Perch River carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brownville Road over Perch River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brownville Road over Perch River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.