US Bridges

Main Street over Butler Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 1 MI NE JCT SH 17 & SH 10 · Structure no. 000000001072700

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,151
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Butler Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Butler Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesButler Brook
Location1 MI NE JCT SH 17 & SH 10
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.06569, -75.41506
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,151 (2018)
Projected traffic1,611 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Butler Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Butler Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Butler Brook carry?

About 1,151 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Butler Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Butler Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.