US Bridges

RTE 10 over West Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · JCT Rts 10+206 at Walton · Structure no. 000000001007720

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,559
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over West Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 10 over West Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 6,559 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,599 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesWest Brook
LocationJCT Rts 10+206 at Walton
RouteState Highway 10
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16938, -75.13433
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,559 (2020)
Projected traffic6,599 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over West Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 10 over West Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over West Brook carry?

About 6,559 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 10 over West Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over West Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.