US Bridges

Treadwell Road over Platner Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1 Mile NW of Fraser · Structure no. 000000003352210

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
598
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Treadwell Road over Platner Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Treadwell Road over Platner Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesTreadwell Road
CrossesPlatner Brook
Location1 Mile NW of Fraser
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25538, -74.97651
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2021)
Projected traffic837 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$964,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Treadwell Road over Platner Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Treadwell Road over Platner 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Treadwell Road over Platner Brook carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Treadwell Road over Platner Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Treadwell Road over Platner Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.