US Bridges

RTE 206 over Spring Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 5.3 MI North of Rockland · Structure no. 000000003351890

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,775
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 206 over Spring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 206 over Spring Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,851 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 206
CrossesSpring Brook
Location5.3 MI North of Rockland
RouteCounty Highway 206
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.97877, -74.8935
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2018)
Projected traffic1,851 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 206 over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 206 over Spring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 206 over Spring Brook carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 206 over Spring Brook?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 206 over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.