Van Benchoten RD over Platte Kill
GoodDelaware County, New York · 5 MI N of Margaretville · Structure no. 000000002227010
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Benchoten RD over Platte Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Benchoten RD over Platte Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Benchoten RD over Platte Kill built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Benchoten RD over Platte Kill 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Van Benchoten RD over Platte Kill carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Van Benchoten RD over Platte Kill?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Van Benchoten RD over Platte Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.