US Bridges

Nichols Road over East Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2.1 MI NE JCT SH 10 & 206 · Structure no. 000000002227230

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nichols Road over East Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nichols Road over East Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNichols Road
CrossesEast Brook
Location2.1 MI NE JCT SH 10 & 206
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18685, -75.09911
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2017)
Projected traffic60 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$376,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nichols Road over East Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nichols Road over East 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nichols Road over East Brook carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nichols Road over East Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nichols Road over East Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.