US Bridges

RTE 97 over Pea Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 0.6 MI N Sullivan CO Line · Structure no. 000000001035450

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,071
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 97 over Pea Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 97 over Pea Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 66.5 mi (107 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 97
CrossesPea Brook
Location0.6 MI N Sullivan CO Line
RouteState Highway 97
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.86038, -75.1399
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2020)
Projected traffic1,117 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed66.5 mi (107 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 97 over Pea Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 97 over Pea Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 97 over Pea Brook carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 97 over Pea Brook?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 97 over Pea Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.