US Bridges

Old Sharon Road over Brimstone Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 1 MI SE of Ames · Structure no. 000000003309750

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sharon Road over Brimstone Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Sharon Road over Brimstone Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Sharon Road
CrossesBrimstone Creek
Location1 MI SE of Ames
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.82597, -74.59191
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2021)
Projected traffic510 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$232,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Sharon Road over Brimstone Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Sharon Road over Brimstone Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Sharon Road over Brimstone Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Sharon Road over Brimstone Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Old Sharon Road over Brimstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.