US Bridges

RTE 10 over Dryden Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2.2 MI NW JCT SH 10 & 990 · Structure no. 000000001007680

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
457
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over Dryden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 10 over Dryden Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 457 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesDryden Creek
Location2.2 MI NW JCT SH 10 & 990
RouteState Highway 10
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11029, -75.25869
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2021)
Projected traffic476 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local 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$354,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over Dryden Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 10 over Dryden 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over Dryden Creek carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE 10 over Dryden Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns RTE 10 over Dryden Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.