US Bridges

Lewis Road over Loomis Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 4.5 MI SW of Loomis · Structure no. 000000002227200

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Road over Loomis Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis Road over Loomis Brook 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 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis Road
CrossesLoomis Brook
Location4.5 MI SW of Loomis
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16346, -75.26673
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2017)
Projected traffic7 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$405,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Road over Loomis Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Road over Loomis 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lewis Road over Loomis Brook carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Road over Loomis Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Road over Loomis Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.