US Bridges

Readburn RD over Read Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 3 MI N SH 17 at Readburn · Structure no. 000000002226860

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Readburn RD over Read Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Readburn RD over Read Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesReadburn RD
CrossesRead Creek
Location3 MI N SH 17 at Readburn
Coordinates42.01008, -75.17347
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2019)
Projected traffic143 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$570,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Readburn RD over Read Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Readburn RD over Read 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Readburn RD over Read Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Readburn RD over Read Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Readburn RD over Read Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.