US Bridges

County Road 1 over Kennedy Gulf

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · .2 MI South of Dale · Structure no. 000000003366420

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
881
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Kennedy Gulf is a steel culvert carrying County Road 1 over Kennedy Gulf in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 51 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 881 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesKennedy Gulf
Location.2 MI South of Dale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.81772, -78.17148
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic881 (2021)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$198,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Kennedy Gulf built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County Road 1 over Kennedy Gulf 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 1 over Kennedy Gulf carry?

About 881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Kennedy Gulf?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 1 over Kennedy Gulf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.