RTE 357 over Handsome Brook
GoodDelaware County, New York · 1.7 MI SW of Franklin · Structure no. 000000001004370
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 164 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,781
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 357 over Handsome Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 357 over Handsome Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,781 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,857 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 357 over Handsome Brook built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 357 over Handsome 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 357 over Handsome Brook carry?
About 1,781 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 357 over Handsome Brook?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 357 over Handsome Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.