US Bridges

Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1 MI N of Horton · Structure no. 000000003352010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesHorton Brook Road
CrossesHorton Brook
Location1 MI N of Horton
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.98589, -75.00789
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2017)
Projected traffic221 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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$791,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horton Brook Road over Horton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.