US Bridges

RTE 268 over Cannonsville Res

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 7.4 MI SW from JCT of Del · Structure no. 000000001050580

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
604 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

RTE 268 over Cannonsville Res is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 268 over Cannonsville Res in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 63 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 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 268
CrossesCannonsville Res
Location7.4 MI SW from JCT of Del
RouteState Highway 268
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09338, -75.23851
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length604 ft (184.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (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

OwnerOther Local 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 268 over Cannonsville Res built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is RTE 268 over Cannonsville Res 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 268 over Cannonsville Res carry?

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

How long is RTE 268 over Cannonsville Res?

The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 268 over Cannonsville Res?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.