US Bridges

Peakes Brook Road over Peakes Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1 MI N of JCT Rt 10 & Pea · Structure no. 000000002263220

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peakes Brook Road over Peakes Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peakes Brook Road over Peakes Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPeakes Brook Road
CrossesPeakes Brook
Location1 MI N of JCT Rt 10 & Pea
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.27044, -74.9546
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2019)
Projected traffic319 by 2039
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$729,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peakes Brook Road over Peakes Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peakes Brook Road over Peakes 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 2023.

How much traffic does Peakes Brook Road over Peakes Brook carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Peakes Brook Road over Peakes Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Peakes Brook Road over Peakes Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.