US Bridges

Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 3.3 MI N of Seager · Structure no. 000000003347680

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 35 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesDry Brook Road
CrossesDry Brook
Location3.3 MI N of Seager
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10772, -74.56121
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2019)
Projected traffic43 by 2039
Trucks5%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Dry Brook Road over Dry 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 Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Brook Road over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.