US Bridges

Underpass Road over Middle Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · .5 MI E of Sturges Cornrs · Structure no. 000000002226900

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Underpass Road over Middle Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Underpass Road over Middle Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUnderpass Road
CrossesMiddle Brook
Location.5 MI E of Sturges Cornrs
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44832, -74.75538
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Underpass Road over Middle Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Underpass Road over Middle 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Underpass Road over Middle Brook carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Underpass Road over Middle Brook?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Underpass Road over Middle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.