US Bridges

Reservoir Road over Town Brook

FairPosted for load

Delaware County, New York · 2.5 MI E of Hobart · Structure no. 000000002227160

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reservoir Road over Town Brook is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Reservoir Road over Town Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesReservoir Road
CrossesTown Brook
Location2.5 MI E of Hobart
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35363, -74.61926
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2017)
Projected traffic11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$369,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reservoir Road over Town Brook built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Reservoir Road over Town Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Reservoir Road over Town Brook carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Reservoir Road over Town Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Reservoir Road over Town Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.