US Bridges

Cherry Valley RD over Sprout Brook

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 04.5 MI W of Ames · Structure no. 000000003309560

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Valley RD over Sprout Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cherry Valley RD over Sprout Brook in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 43 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCherry Valley RD
CrossesSprout Brook
Location04.5 MI W of Ames
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.85057, -74.68489
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2021)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$646,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Valley RD over Sprout Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Cherry Valley RD over Sprout 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Valley RD over Sprout Brook carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Valley RD over Sprout Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Valley RD over Sprout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.