US Bridges

CR16 over Platner Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2.2 Miles NW of Fraser · Structure no. 000000003352220

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
598
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR16 over Platner Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR16 over Platner Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCR16
CrossesPlatner Brook
Location2.2 Miles NW of Fraser
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.27111, -74.9861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed10.6 mi (17 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$864,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR16 over Platner Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR16 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR16 over Platner Brook carry?

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

How long is CR16 over Platner Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR16 over Platner Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.