US Bridges

Van Akin Road over Bear Kill

Fair

Delaware County, New York · .8 MI East of Grand Gorge · Structure no. 000000002227070

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Akin Road over Bear Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Akin Road over Bear Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Akin Road
CrossesBear Kill
Location.8 MI East of Grand Gorge
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36411, -74.47864
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic77 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$786,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Akin Road over Bear Kill built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Akin Road over Bear Kill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Van Akin Road over Bear Kill carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Van Akin Road over Bear Kill?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Van Akin Road over Bear Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.