US Bridges

Oak Street over W Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · .7 MI NW JCT SH 10 & SH17 · Structure no. 000000001007640

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,334
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over W Br Delaware Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Street over W Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,334 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,668 by 2037. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesW Br Delaware Rvr
Location.7 MI NW JCT SH 10 & SH17
Coordinates42.06119, -75.41709
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,334 (2017)
Projected traffic4,668 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Street over W Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street over W Br Delaware Rvr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Street over W Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 3,334 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over W Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Street over W Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.