US Bridges

Narrow Notch Road over Town Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2.5 MI SE of Hobart · Structure no. 000000003227150

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Narrow Notch Road over Town Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Narrow Notch Road over Town Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesNarrow Notch Road
CrossesTown Brook
Location2.5 MI SE of Hobart
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35482, -74.62529
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 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 span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2017)
Projected traffic216 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$599,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Narrow Notch Road over Town Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Narrow Notch Road over Town 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Narrow Notch Road over Town Brook carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Narrow Notch Road over Town Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Narrow Notch Road over Town Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.