US Bridges

Morton Hill Road over Morton Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.25 M_WEST_SR206/BEAVERK · Structure no. 000000003352000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morton Hill Road over Morton Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morton Hill Road over Morton Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMorton Hill Road
CrossesMorton Brook
Location0.25 M_WEST_SR206/BEAVERK
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.96549, -74.90903
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2017)
Projected traffic125 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$822,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morton Hill Road over Morton Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morton Hill Road over Morton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Morton Hill Road over Morton Brook carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Morton Hill Road over Morton Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Morton Hill Road over Morton Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.