US Bridges

RTE 10 over Falls Mill Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.6 MI N JCT Rts 10 + 28 · Structure no. 000000001007760

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,997
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over Falls Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 10 over Falls Mill Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,997 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,083 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesFalls Mill Creek
Location1.6 MI N JCT Rts 10 + 28
RouteState Highway 10
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29894, -74.90247
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,997 (2018)
Projected traffic2,083 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$987,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over Falls Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 10 over Falls Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over Falls Mill Creek carry?

About 1,997 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 10 over Falls Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over Falls Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.