US Bridges

Hoag Cross Road over W Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 4.5 MI NE of Delhi · Structure no. 000000003352280

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoag Cross Road over W Br Delaware Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoag Cross Road over W Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHoag Cross Road
CrossesW Br Delaware Rvr
Location4.5 MI NE of Delhi
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.31049, -74.83892
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2017)
Projected traffic274 by 2037
Trucks14%
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$882,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoag Cross Road over W Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoag Cross Road over W Br Delaware Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hoag Cross Road over W Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Hoag Cross Road over W Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hoag Cross Road over W Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.