US Bridges

RTE 268 over Cadosia Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2.6 MI N RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000001050550

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 268 over Cadosia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 268 over Cadosia Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 268
CrossesCadosia Creek
Location2.6 MI N RTE 17
RouteState Highway 268
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00299, -75.26284
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2024
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 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2017)
Projected traffic637 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 268 over Cadosia Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 268 over Cadosia Creek 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 268 over Cadosia Creek carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 268 over Cadosia Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 268 over Cadosia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.