US Bridges

RTE 10 over Kiff Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 10 MI SW JCT Rts 10 & 23 · Structure no. 000000001007800

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,455
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over Kiff Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 10 over Kiff 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 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 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,517 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69.6 mi (112 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesKiff Brook
Location10 MI SW JCT Rts 10 & 23
RouteState Highway 10
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33493, -74.7799
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,455 (2016)
Projected traffic1,517 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69.6 mi (112 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$256,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over Kiff Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 10 over Kiff 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 Kiff Brook carry?

About 1,455 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 10 over Kiff Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over Kiff Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.