US Bridges

Tremper Kill Road over Tremper Kill

Good

Delaware County, New York · 5 Miles South of Andes · Structure no. 000000003351740

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tremper Kill Road over Tremper Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tremper Kill Road over Tremper Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 73 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesTremper Kill Road
CrossesTremper Kill
Location5 Miles South of Andes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12606, -74.81174
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2018)
Projected traffic363 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tremper Kill Road over Tremper Kill built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Tremper Kill Road over Tremper Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Tremper Kill Road over Tremper Kill carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tremper Kill Road over Tremper Kill?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tremper Kill Road over Tremper Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.