US Bridges

RTE 10 over W Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 4.7 MI S JCT SH10 & SH206 · Structure no. 000000001007700

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,324
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over W Br Delaware Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 10 over W Br Delaware Rvr 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 2,324 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesW Br Delaware Rvr
Location4.7 MI S JCT SH10 & SH206
RouteState Highway 10
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12902, -75.16047
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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$4.5 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 1988, making it 37 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 June 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 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over W Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.