US Bridges

Laurelbank Avenue over Ny Susq & W RR

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.23 MI Southwest of JCT · Structure no. 000000002267670

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
544
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurelbank Avenue over Ny Susq & W RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurelbank Avenue over Ny Susq & W RR in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 years old, older 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLaurelbank Avenue
CrossesNy Susq & W RR
Location0.23 MI Southwest of JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05821, -75.42066
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2021)
Projected traffic762 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurelbank Avenue over Ny Susq & W RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Laurelbank Avenue over Ny Susq & W RR 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 Laurelbank Avenue over Ny Susq & W RR carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Laurelbank Avenue over Ny Susq & W RR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Laurelbank Avenue over Ny Susq & W RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.