US Bridges

Waterbury Road over Prince Brook

Poor

Oswego County, New York · 3.0 MI SE of Redfield · Structure no. 000000003209230

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterbury Road over Prince Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterbury Road over Prince Brook in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterbury Road
CrossesPrince Brook
Location3.0 MI SE of Redfield
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.51747, -75.75946
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2018)
Projected traffic116 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$504,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterbury Road over Prince Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Waterbury Road over Prince Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Waterbury Road over Prince Brook carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Waterbury Road over Prince Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Waterbury Road over Prince Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.