US Bridges

Benedict Road over Cadosia Creek

Poor

Delaware County, New York · 0.5MI N RTE17<CADOSIA · Structure no. 000000002226830

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benedict Road over Cadosia Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Benedict Road over Cadosia Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBenedict Road
CrossesCadosia Creek
Location0.5MI N RTE17<CADOSIA
Coordinates41.97131, -75.26572
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2017)
Projected traffic38 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$445,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benedict Road over Cadosia Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benedict Road over Cadosia Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Benedict Road over Cadosia Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Benedict Road over Cadosia Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Benedict Road over Cadosia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.