US Bridges

River Road over Browns Creek

Good

Livingston County, New York · 1.9 Mi.E.Of York · Structure no. 000000002211020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Browns Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying River Road over Browns Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location1.9 Mi.E.Of York
Coordinates42.87548, -77.84944
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2021)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$159,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Browns Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Browns Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Browns Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns River Road over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.