US Bridges

River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr

Good

Delaware County, New York · 0.1 MI SE of SH 30 · Structure no. 000000003352030

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesE Br Delaware Rvr
Location0.1 MI SE of SH 30
Coordinates42.03914, -75.06742
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2021)
Projected traffic295 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.