US Bridges

Corbett Road over E Br Delaware Rvr

FairPosted for load

Delaware County, New York · 1.2 MI SW of Colchester · Structure no. 000000003352060

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
213 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
441
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corbett Road over E Br Delaware Rvr is a steel suspension carrying Corbett Road over E Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 441 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCorbett Road
CrossesE Br Delaware Rvr
Location1.2 MI SW of Colchester
Coordinates42.04636, -75.0275
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2021)
Projected traffic617 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corbett Road over E Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Corbett Road over E Br Delaware Rvr 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 2024.

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

About 441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Corbett Road over E Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Corbett Road over E Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.