US Bridges

High Point Road over Charlotte Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 2.25 MI NE Davenport Ctr · Structure no. 000000003352180

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Point Road over Charlotte Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Point Road over Charlotte Creek 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 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh Point Road
CrossesCharlotte Creek
Location2.25 MI NE Davenport Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46866, -74.88507
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2016)
Projected traffic249 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Point Road over Charlotte Creek built?

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

What condition is High Point Road over Charlotte Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does High Point Road over Charlotte Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is High Point Road over Charlotte Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns High Point Road over Charlotte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.