US Bridges

Sherwoods Road over W Br Delaware River

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1 Mile SW of Delhi · Structure no. 000000003352250

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,104
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwoods Road over W Br Delaware River is a steel truss - thru carrying Sherwoods Road over W Br Delaware River in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 32 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 2,104 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,946 by 2036. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSherwoods Road
CrossesW Br Delaware River
Location1 Mile SW of Delhi
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25998, -74.92854
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,104 (2016)
Projected traffic2,946 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherwoods Road over W Br Delaware River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Sherwoods Road over W Br Delaware River 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 Sherwoods Road over W Br Delaware River carry?

About 2,104 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sherwoods Road over W Br Delaware River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Sherwoods Road over W Br Delaware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.