US Bridges

RTE 357 over Oleout Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · .7 MI W of N Franklin · Structure no. 000000001004390

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,349
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 357 over Oleout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 357 over Oleout Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,349 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 357
CrossesOleout Creek
Location.7 MI W of N Franklin
RouteState Highway 357
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.3896, -75.09435
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,349 (2020)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 357 over Oleout Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 357 over Oleout Creek 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 RTE 357 over Oleout Creek carry?

About 2,349 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 357 over Oleout Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 357 over Oleout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.