US Bridges

Grimm Road over Ouleout Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.9 MI NE of Meridale · Structure no. 000000002266520

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grimm Road over Ouleout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grimm Road over Ouleout Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGrimm Road
CrossesOuleout Creek
Location0.9 MI NE of Meridale
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37383, -74.93939
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2017)
Projected traffic31 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$377,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grimm Road over Ouleout Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grimm Road over Ouleout Creek 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 Grimm Road over Ouleout Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Grimm Road over Ouleout Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Grimm Road over Ouleout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.