US Bridges

Bruce Porn Road over Bear Kill

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.8 MI NW of Grand Gorge · Structure no. 000000003227050

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruce Porn Road over Bear Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bruce Porn Road over Bear Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 57 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 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBruce Porn Road
CrossesBear Kill
Location1.8 MI NW of Grand Gorge
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37882, -74.52106
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2017)
Projected traffic293 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$478,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bruce Porn Road over Bear Kill built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Bruce Porn Road over Bear Kill 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 Bruce Porn Road over Bear Kill carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bruce Porn Road over Bear Kill?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bruce Porn Road over Bear Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.