RTE 10 over Elk Creek
PoorDelaware County, New York · 2.2 MI NE JCT Rts 10 + 28 · Structure no. 000000001007770
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,997
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 10 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 10 over Elk 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,997 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,083 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 10 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 10 over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 10 over Elk Creek carry?
About 1,997 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 10 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 10 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.