US Bridges

RTE 268 over Cadosia Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 4 MI S JCT SH 10 & 268 · Structure no. 000000001078920

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
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 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 5 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 268
CrossesCadosia Creek
Location4 MI S JCT SH 10 & 268
RouteState Highway 268
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02375, -75.25358
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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$434,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 268 over Cadosia Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 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 August 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 268 over Cadosia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.