US Bridges

County Road 53 over Kelly Brook

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 1.1 MI W Pearl Creek · Structure no. 000000003366410

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
356
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 53 over Kelly Brook is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 53 over Kelly Brook in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 356 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 53
CrossesKelly Brook
Location1.1 MI W Pearl Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.85121, -78.07047
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2021)
Projected traffic498 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$778,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 53 over Kelly Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 53 over Kelly Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 53 over Kelly Brook carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 53 over Kelly Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 53 over Kelly Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.