Brook Street over Lake Brook
PoorClosed to trafficOtsego County, New York · Village of Laurens · Structure no. 000000002227570
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 446
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brook Street over Lake Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brook Street over Lake Brook in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1930, 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 446 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brook Street over Lake Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brook Street over Lake 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Brook Street over Lake Brook carry?
About 446 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Brook Street over Lake Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Brook Street over Lake Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.