US Bridges

Brayton Avenue over Bike Path Feeder Canal

Fair

Warren County, New York · .2 MI W JCT SH 32 & SH254 · Structure no. 000000004417050

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brayton Avenue over Bike Path Feeder Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brayton Avenue over Bike Path Feeder Canal in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBrayton Avenue
CrossesBike Path Feeder Canal
Location.2 MI W JCT SH 32 & SH254
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.3099, -73.61727
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2017)
Projected traffic62 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$778,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brayton Avenue over Bike Path Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Brayton Avenue over Bike Path Feeder Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Brayton Avenue over Bike Path Feeder Canal carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brayton Avenue over Bike Path Feeder Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Brayton Avenue over Bike Path Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.