US Bridges

Bovina Road over Litt Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · At Bovina Center · Structure no. 000000003351830

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
743
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bovina Road over Litt Delaware Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bovina Road over Litt Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 743 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesBovina Road
CrossesLitt Delaware Rvr
LocationAt Bovina Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25834, -74.79186
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2021)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bovina Road over Litt Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bovina Road over Litt Delaware Rvr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bovina Road over Litt Delaware Rvr carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bovina Road over Litt Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bovina Road over Litt Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.