US Bridges

Bob Gould Road over West Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.7 MI N JCT SH10 & SH206 · Structure no. 000000002227260

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Gould Road over West Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bob Gould Road over West Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 50 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 5 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBob Gould Road
CrossesWest Brook
Location1.7 MI N JCT SH10 & SH206
Coordinates42.19215, -75.12565
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$366,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bob Gould Road over West Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Bob Gould Road over West 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bob Gould Road over West Brook carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bob Gould Road over West Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bob Gould Road over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.