US Bridges

Lordville Road over Humphries Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 6 MI SE of Hancock Off 97 · Structure no. 000000002226770

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lordville Road over Humphries Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lordville Road over Humphries Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesLordville Road
CrossesHumphries Brook
Location6 MI SE of Hancock Off 97
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.87342, -75.22001
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2021)
Projected traffic216 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$787,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lordville Road over Humphries Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lordville Road over Humphries Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lordville Road over Humphries Brook carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lordville Road over Humphries Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lordville Road over Humphries Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.