Fitches Bridge RD over W Br Delaware River
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, New York · 2 MI NE of Delhi · Structure no. 000000003352270
- Built
- 1870
- 155 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 295
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fitches Bridge RD over W Br Delaware River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Fitches Bridge RD over W Br Delaware River in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 155 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fitches Bridge RD over W Br Delaware River built?
It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Fitches Bridge RD over W 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 Fitches Bridge RD over W Br Delaware River carry?
About 295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Fitches Bridge RD over W Br Delaware River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fitches Bridge RD over W Br Delaware River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.