US Bridges

RTE 10 over W Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 3.9 MI NE JCT SH10&SH990P · Structure no. 000000001007690

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
453 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,324
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over W Br Delaware Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 10 over W Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,324 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2041. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesW Br Delaware Rvr
Location3.9 MI NE JCT SH10&SH990P
RouteState Highway 10
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10387, -75.18886
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,324 (2017)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over W Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 10 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over W Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 2,324 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 10 over W Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over W Br Delaware Rvr?

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