US Bridges

RTE 10 over Kidd Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 4.9 MI NE JCT Rts 10 + 28 · Structure no. 000000001007780

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,997
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over Kidd Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 10 over Kidd Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 87 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 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 1,997 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,083 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 63.4 mi (102 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesKidd Brook
Location4.9 MI NE JCT Rts 10 + 28
RouteState Highway 10
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.31146, -74.84853
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed63.4 mi (102 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$924,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over Kidd Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 10 over Kidd 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 Kidd Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 10 over Kidd Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over Kidd Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.