US Bridges

CR 77 over Payne Brk

Fair

Madison County, New York · JCT CR 77 and SR 12B · Structure no. 000000003308480

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
441
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 77 over Payne Brk is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 77 over Payne Brk in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 441 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 77
CrossesPayne Brk
LocationJCT CR 77 and SR 12B
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79103, -75.56149
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2021)
Projected traffic617 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$371,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 77 over Payne Brk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 77 over Payne Brk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 77 over Payne Brk carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 77 over Payne Brk?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 77 over Payne Brk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.