US Bridges

RTE 206 over W Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 500 S RTE 10 in Walton · Structure no. 000000001040430

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,584
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 206 over W Br Delaware Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 206 over W Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 68 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 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 1,584 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 206
CrossesW Br Delaware Rvr
Location500 S RTE 10 in Walton
RouteState Highway 206
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16678, -75.12995
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,584 (2017)
Projected traffic1,593 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 206 over W Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE 206 over W Br Delaware Rvr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 206 over W Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 1,584 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 206 over W Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 206 over W Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.