US Bridges

River Road over Campbell Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 3 MI SW of Downsville · Structure no. 000000002226640

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
316
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Campbell Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Campbell Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesCampbell Brook
Location3 MI SW of Downsville
Coordinates42.04473, -75.02136
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2021)
Projected traffic442 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$772,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Campbell Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Campbell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Campbell Brook carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Campbell Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Campbell Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.