US Bridges

County Road 47 over Stony Brook

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 3.6 MI SW of Perkinsville · Structure no. 000000003333740

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 47 over Stony Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 47 over Stony Brook in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 64 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 47
CrossesStony Brook
Location3.6 MI SW of Perkinsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.50498, -77.68204
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2018)
Projected traffic321 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 47 over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is County Road 47 over Stony Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 47 over Stony Brook carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 47 over Stony Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns County Road 47 over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.