US Bridges

RTE 10 over Wright Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 7.7 MI NE JCT Rts 10 & 28 · Structure no. 000000001007790

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,997
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over Wright Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 10 over Wright Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesWright Brook
Location7.7 MI NE JCT Rts 10 & 28
RouteState Highway 10
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33314, -74.80743
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over Wright Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 10 over Wright 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over Wright Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 10 over Wright Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over Wright Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.