US Bridges

RTE 206 over Spring Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 7.2 MI N of Rockland · Structure no. 000000003351940

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 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 2002, so it is 23 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,851 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 206
CrossesSpring Brook
Location7.2 MI N of Rockland
RouteCounty Highway 206
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01844, -74.8911
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 206 over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 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 2024.

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 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 206 over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.