Main Street over Susquehanna River
FairDelaware County, New York · JCT RTE 8 + Susquehanna R · Structure no. 000000001004470
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 385 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,373
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Susquehanna River is a steel truss - thru carrying Main Street over Susquehanna River in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 89 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 5 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 4,373 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,410 by 2041. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Susquehanna River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Main Street over Susquehanna River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Susquehanna River carry?
About 4,373 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Susquehanna River?
The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Susquehanna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.