US Bridges

Olive Branch Road over Charlotte Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2 MI from Ny Route 23 · Structure no. 000000002267770

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Branch Road over Charlotte Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olive Branch Road over Charlotte Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOlive Branch Road
CrossesCharlotte Creek
Location2 MI from Ny Route 23
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49536, -74.79698
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2019)
Projected traffic29 by 2039
Trucks14%
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$505,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olive Branch Road over Charlotte Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive Branch Road over Charlotte 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Olive Branch Road over Charlotte Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Olive Branch Road over Charlotte Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Branch Road over Charlotte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.