Bridge Street over E Br Delaware River
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, New York · In Downsville · Structure no. 000000003352070
- Built
- 1857
- 168 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 171 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over E Br Delaware River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Bridge Street over E Br Delaware River in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1857 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 168 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 118 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over E Br Delaware River built?
It was built in 1857, making it 168 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Bridge Street over E Br Delaware River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over E Br Delaware River carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over E Br Delaware River?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over E Br Delaware River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.