US Bridges

Main Street over Emory Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 400 N Route 28 · Structure no. 000000002263030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
777
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Emory Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Emory Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 777 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesEmory Brook
Location400 N Route 28
Coordinates42.15123, -74.51925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2018)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$966,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Emory Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Emory 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 Main Street over Emory Brook carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Emory Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Emory Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.