US Bridges

RTE 97 over E Br Delaware Rvr

Good

Delaware County, New York · 0.1 M S E Front ST · Structure no. 000000001035490

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,071
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 97 over E Br Delaware Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 97 over E Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 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 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 97
CrossesE Br Delaware Rvr
Location0.1 M S E Front ST
RouteState Highway 97
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.95319, -75.27671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 97 over E Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 97 over E Br Delaware Rvr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 97 over E Br Delaware Rvr carry?

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

How long is RTE 97 over E Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 97 over E Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.