US Bridges

RTE 97 over Pea Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 3.4 MI N Sullivan Cl · Structure no. 000000001035480

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 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 concrete slab carrying RTE 97 over Pea Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 97
CrossesPea Brook
Location3.4 MI N Sullivan Cl
RouteState Highway 97
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.89954, -75.14788
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$731,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 97 over Pea Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 97 over Pea 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 June 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 97 over Pea Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.